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borimor — 9 years ago(December 02, 2016 05:26 AM)

I started a poll suggestion based on this discussion.
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http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/thread/263759406
Bittersweet is probably the most accurate way to describe the ending but I felt sad for the Del, so I think the ending is sad.

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Woodyanders — 6 years ago(November 23, 2019 12:23 PM)

It's both sad and heartwarming in equal degrees.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

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Woodyanders — 5 years ago(November 26, 2020 09:42 PM)

The ending to this film always chokes me up.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

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ranc1 — 3 years ago(December 16, 2022 12:28 PM)

Heartwarming or Sad?
Both.
worth of crying.

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merry christmas — 3 years ago(December 16, 2022 02:58 PM)

It was heartwarming until I saw somebody suggest that his dead wife is in the trunk.

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Joc Spader — 3 years ago(December 16, 2022 04:21 PM)

I'm sure they showed him going into his trunk at the first motel and when he brought out the mini liquor bottles for their little celebration. The next morning I like how he made Neil push the car in the snow. "Push fer Christ's sake!"
Tell you what…When I send my ex-wife her money…you can lick the stamps.

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kuatorises — 4 months ago(November 04, 2025 11:10 PM)

It's sad Del is homeless and probably by choice, because he can't stand the thought of being home alone, but it's kinda hard to feel sad too long once Neal goes back for him.
The look Neal's wife gives him is so touching. She's not just happy her husband is home, she feels for Del, she's heard about him, and she knows Neal did the right thing in bringing hime to their home for the holiday.