alfadogmusic The Greatest Movie Ending Ever! I could watch the end a million times and never tire of it!

atrac I'd just like to comment on one aspect of this movie: the ending. I've seen a ton of films in my life (37 years at this point), and I have to say that hands down the ending of this film is one of the best I have ever seen. It is SO subtle and non-pretentious that it's almost staggering. I have no doubt that in this day and age (2007) the ending would have been trashed in favor of something much BIGGER. I applaud EVERYONE involved for creating a bookend that has haunted me to this day (I am emotional just thinking about it).If there is ever a well publicized list of the best movie endings ever, I certainly hope this film is on it. It is definitely on mine.

mcmenamind Ellen Burstyn has an accident and is paralyzed. Moves home with crotchety Father. Continues to develops her healing power. She heals self. Has conflicts with traditional religious beliefs. As she heals self and develops she continues to be free of prior hangups. Heals someone and they develop into lovers. Very hard to figure out why the two would become lovers..but the flick makes you think and wonder about a lot of things. As her power continue to develop she become a local faith healer. The romantic slant continues to wreak havoc in her life. She continues to grow and develop expanding her horizons. Religious issues develop as the boyfriend is a hell and damnation type - opposed to love truth and spiritual healing. Makes for a good look at opposite views. Ellens character preserves and the movie has a feel good ending. Enjoy it for an attempt to free thinking and open minded view. I liked this movie and it is fun to watch once a year or so. Ellen was nominated for an Oscar. Good thought provoking movie to enjoy.

dognos-1 and still to this date, tear up at times throughout the movie. Ms. Burstyn gave an excellent performance and as said by another reviewer, the last seen is worth the complete movie. I had my husband watch it for the first time just now with me and he was equally impressed. It has withheld the test of time.I would like to find this movie on VHS or DVD for my library and hope it will never be remade as so many movies are done these days. No one could meet or match the quality of the performances given here and the simplicity of the style of the movie. I am not saying the movie was simple, it was well presented.