I love myself a movie that either leaves me thinking that I’m a complete idiot or makes me get on a con-call with fellow cinephiles because I need to know what they’re thinking of it. In either case, these movies are usually the ones with open endings that rely on ambiguity to present their finale. Misdirection in storytelling is one thing, but ambiguous endings are like an itchy mosquito bite. As much as I enjoy scratching on it, I’d be lying if I said I can stop itching at will. So, do not mind me if I pass on some of that sensation to you!In this article, we’ve compiled a list of movies that will leave you both tormented and captivated with their ambiguous endings. Movie Endings So Ambiguous They Still Spark Heated Debates Years Later1. Inception (2010) Christopher Nolan’s Inception has had viewers scratching their heads on various levels. With its broken storyline, complex and layered timelines, and a narrative that oscillates between reality and dream, the movie keeps you hooked, fascinated, and utterly confused till the end, leaving you with an ambiguous resolution. The one scene that continues to spark heated debates even today is the closing scene of the film, where Cobb returns home to his family and finds the spinning top, still spinning on the dining table. So, is it a dream or the reality for Cobb? Call me a cynic, but I was team “dream” until I came across Michael Maine’s statement about the film:...
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