Final Scene: Heartwarming or Sad?
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federeragassi — 11 years ago(May 20, 2014 05:25 PM)
I've always thought the final scene was heartwarming, but this last time I watched it, it kind of struck me as very sad that Del is looking at all the great things that Neal has, and probably realizing he has nothing except a trunk to lug around. The scene is a bit more complex than it first appears.
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Hilwo — 11 years ago(May 21, 2014 05:23 AM)
Bittersweet
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amarillo513 — 11 years ago(August 20, 2014 11:30 PM)
Like other said, both. It's sad because Del has to see all the family and love Neal has and not to mention, seeing Neal and his wife embrace, probably killing Del on the inside, due to losing his wife. At the same time, maybe a little heartwarming in that we see Del look kind of down initially, but then looks up and smiles, as if he's decided he can still smile and be happy, despite what he's lost in the past.
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jokeco68 — 11 years ago(October 02, 2014 07:28 PM)
Definitely heartwarming, Neil has shown real growth, compassion for someone like Del which, I think, would have been impossible before the trip. Del has some place to be for thanksgiving for the first time in a long time.
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motter25420-153-699254 — 11 years ago(November 27, 2014 06:50 PM)
Growth? Come on now, I doubt there's a one of us here who would have wanted anything to do with Del, we all would have reacted as Neil did, Del was annoying, cost Neil a cab, mooched on the room, etc. Yes, after several more adventures we learn the guys whole story, but be serious, how many of us would embrace an annoying stranger with open arms right off the bat?
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motter25420-153-699254 — 9 years ago(June 25, 2016 07:14 AM)
Neal was a tightwad jackass who makes bad judgments until Del entered his life and through their adventure Neal learned a little about humility.
Name one thing he did that would make him a tightwad.
Name one thing he did that would make him a jackass.
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zmystico — 9 years ago(August 06, 2016 06:46 PM)
- His whole plane was to get him before 8 pm that same day, he tried bribing someone for a cab.
- After being delayed for bad weather, he gets in a huff because he won't get home until 10 pmWOW BIG INCONVIENCE!
- On the plane he cops an attitude because he got bumped out of FIRST CLASS, which he told he would get a refund for.
- All along the way, he made snide remarks and comments about anything that wasn't up to his standards.
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motter25420-153-699254 — 9 years ago(August 07, 2016 07:30 AM)
- Uh, yeah, he wanted to get home and see his family on Thanksgiving - what a jerk. I'd say paying $75 for a cab (especially in the 80's) is hardly something a tightwad would do.
- A huff? The guy was bummed, everyone is when their flight is delayed, especially after a long day at work, losing a cab, and not having seen your family for a few days, and it's a holiday.
- He got upset that he was bumped, again, who wouldn't, and the woman was very rude, a refund is not the point, there's a reason you pay for 1st class.
- Huh? So let me make sure I understand you here:
*A guy takes his socks off on a plane and his feet stink to high heaven - you're fine with that?
*A guy uses every towel in the bathroom and leaves you none (after you paid for the room and the cab) - you'd be fine with that?
*A guy spills beer all over your side of the bed - you'd be fine with that?
*A guy starts clearing his nose as you're trying to sleep - OK by you?
*A rental company rents you a car that is not there - OK by you?
*The bus runs off and you have to walk back, and when you get there the woman is ignoring you to take a personal call - OK by you?
*You get robbed of all your cash and are upset, so you're tightwad?
*Without your permission, a guy rents a car with your credit card, gets it scratched up, lights it on fire, you're upset so you're a tightwad?
That's not even covering everything, just a few things, I think you need to go watch the movie again.
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goodguy_1969 — 9 years ago(November 06, 2016 08:33 PM)
Bingo!, jsn_hylnd!! I was just thinking humanity and humility after watching the movie yet again. I know this was just movie but I firmly believe if everyone experiences a touch of humanity and humility, the world as we know would be a nicer place