Open endings suck… said no one ever. Okay, a few maybe. I’m not friends with them anymore.Open endings may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they can be a fun and visceral way to end your story. The likes of Christopher Nolan, Charlie Kaufman, and Denis Villeneuve will agree with this hot take. More often than not, a screenwriter or filmmaker’s larger goal through their story is to leave the audience with something to think about — an ending that ends with a moral question, or an idea that doesn’t let one sleep peacefully at night. And, somehow, we can’t get enough of it if presented beautifully. The reason is that open endings tend to make you feel jittery with their ambiguity. But deep down, you know that it reflects your own life, which is filled with unresolved events, a reality you can’t run away from. Though one must imagine Sisyphus keeps moving forward.Let’s break down what an open ending really is. What Is an Open Ending?An open ending is when a writer leaves the outcome open to the viewer’s interpretation, which is the opposite of the go-to closed ending. Unlike the closed and satisfying endings, an open ending leaves the viewer with more questions than answers. The story doesn’t end with a dramatic explosion or overwhelming emotional send-offs. Rather, they can be the most mundane moments of the story, connecting to something bigger.From a screenwriter's perspective, an open ending is a brave choice; they are putting the essence...
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