Great movie ending moments

While not my usual topic, I’ve been thinking about movie endings I’ve loved. I don’t mean plot twists, necessarily, but what we see as the movie goes to credits.

Last moments are hard to remember sometimes. Beginnings are easier. The Death Star didn’t explode as closing moment, nor did “Say hello to my little friend” or “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown” appear as the credits did.

Some, like Planet of the Apes and Thelma and Louis, the ending played major roles in the movie. Satyricon made a big impression on me. Godfather and Kramer vs. Kramer are simple but tremendously expressive. Unbearable Lightness of Being and Sophie’s Choice I found beautiful.

Anyway, here’s my list.

Planet of the Apes