u/whatsmynext

Rewatched War of the Worlds (2005) recently and I’d forgotten how badly the ending is written. The whole film builds this relentless tension and then it just resolves itself in a couple of minutes in a way that feels almost accidental.

It made me think of the endings of Lost and Game of Thrones, where it felt like all that build-up didn’t really get the payoff it deserved.

Got me wondering what it actually comes down to. Writers running out of road? Studios cutting things short? Or sometimes the setup just writes a cheque the ending can’t cash.

So what are yours? Films where the ending felt rushed or badly written. And if you’ve got a theory on why it keeps happening, let me know!