Ending sequence wasn't neccseary *spoilers*
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Lantana
yaniv_ilanotv2 — 16 years ago(February 11, 2010 02:56 PM)
I absolutely loved the movie, but I didn't think the last 5 minutes were needed, really. It should have ended right there when he starts crying at the car. The montage of what happens to everyone wasn't necessary at all, it didn't show anything new, just last for too long. I might actually cut that sequence before I burn it to DVD
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jsharpied — 15 years ago(April 09, 2010 02:10 PM)
I just watched Lantana last night (prior to reading your post) and that was my thought exactly.it would've made the perfect ending, and the awkwardness of the last few scenes following the car crying scene is the primary reason why I gave it a 7 rather than an 8. However, some folks like having everything wrapped up for them in a nice little package..and those of us who prefer having our intelligence as a film connoisseur respected are, more frequently than not, left in the darkso to speak.
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npayne2 — 15 years ago(April 01, 2011 04:18 PM)
I see what you mean, and that kind of ending sequence is not always necessary, but I thought a few touches were quite good; the neighbour still drinking and dancing in a kind of impenetrable somnambulism, which even her husband realises- and therefore leaves - probably being the most effective. I thought lapaglia was going to cry and have a heart attack beofore he saw his wife, ending the film on an even bleaker note. Generally a really good film though.
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Wakeinfright83 — 13 years ago(August 02, 2012 04:07 AM)
I'm surprised by the comments here.to end with the sobbing doesn't feel right at all. Leon wants to make amends and he goes about it by slow dancing with his wife in the last scene. So new information is actually revealed. He hated to dance at the beginning and is willing to show his affectionate side to Sonja who still has her doubts.
By the way, if you cut the dance scene you have removed one of my favorite scenes from contemporary Aussie film. That look she gives Leon.oh my.did you miss it? Whether to spend the rest of her life with him or not to, is incredibly powerful. Maybe instead of using words to say everything will be alright, Sonja can be certain of his actions and the adoring look in his eyes. -
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katecampbellstone — 12 years ago(January 10, 2014 08:09 AM)
I agree. The acting by Lapaglia was so powerful in the car scene it would have been a really kickarse ending.
I actually thought that was the end of the movie and was surprised to see another scene follow it..