Starting anything is important, sure.
A piece of writing can have a good introduction that doesnt waste too much time.
Uh, but endings are also important.
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So, films that finish on a high are naturally worth celebrating.
Naturally, the following article will contain spoilers.
15’E.T.
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the Extra-Terrestrial, but it just works, dammit.
That approach to the story at hand is perfect, sinceE.T.
And thats what inevitably happens at the end ofE.T.
the Extra-Terrestrial; the alien has to leave.
Its both happy and heartbreaking.
But theres nothing corny about the ending, in execution, ofIts a Wonderful Life.
It feels like the perfect way to end the second installment of a trilogy, in effect.
Psychological turmoil and immense amounts of stress ensue.
Theres no need to.
Everyone knows they live happily ever after, andthey more than earned that ending.
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