the ending
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marbleann — 11 years ago(July 04, 2014 01:41 PM)
This was the school version of Assault on Precinct 19. Not in my wildest dreams do I think that old boozer out of shape teacher was the culprit. I think it was just a bunch of nameless faceless hoodlums, like most criminals are. The ending. Well what other way was going to end? His whole reason for not getting out of the school was to save his daughter. And that is what he did.
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mad_mike1211 — 13 years ago(March 21, 2013 06:42 PM)
Yeah I have to agree, Personally I really enjoyed the film, I thought the idea was great behind it and it was different to most horrors these days, But the end ruined it for me, it would have been nice to either see that he makes her safe to the hospital, and at least knows whether his wife dies, or at least have known who the hooded kids were, im guessing it was the one who punched him and maybe a few of his friends, but i dunno, still just disappointed with the ending
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skorkk — 13 years ago(March 23, 2013 07:49 PM)
Wow I can't believe how many threads are discussing the ending on here. I personally just thought the whole movie was absolute garbage and the ending just topped it off.
The character development was non-existent, it displayed some atrocious acting skills (the security guard in particular) and had as much tension as a late night episode of Hollyoaks.
If it wasn't for the ending this movie would have just disappeared into obscurity but the director must be thanking his lucky stars that he chose to end it the way he did because at least people are coming on here to discuss it.
I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that the ending was deliberately left open for interpretation, but if the rest of the movie is anything to go by I think it was more a case of lazy writing and lack of budget. I think people are reading way too much into it in looking for something more from the ending than what we're presented with.
The script had way too many cop out moments to explain some questionable plot holes. Oh the daughter had to stay a whole HOUR late after school, that's why it was pitch black outside, even though if it was only what 4.30? Oh the security guard is the stereotypical lazy dumbass which is why he never once looks at the CCTV footage until he's told to or why he doesn't seem the least bit concerned about his colleague never returning from his cigarette break. Oh the cops didn't take the phone call seriously that's why they weren't armed at all. I could go on.
There would have to be one hell of an explanation as to why these kids crawl around like catwoman in these magical hoodies that shield their whole faces and I honestly think the director thought it was just easier not to bother with one at all! -
huwdj — 2 years ago(December 13, 2023 09:04 PM)
It's funny how they tweaked the ending compared with the Charles Bronson version.
I guess it's a sign of the times that a lot of Bronson's underlying story/motivation and the actual end was ditched for a more simplistic and action driven Stratham version. I did enjoy this film - I just wonder who made the decisions about the script?
I have always depended on the kindness of Strangers - and the bastards let me down! -
huwdj — 2 years ago(December 14, 2023 07:17 PM)
I guess you would - and if you had two insiders talking you'd probably end up with two (or more) different versions - and they'd possibly both be telling the truth as they remember it. But I suspect Stratham is actually a good actor and I wonder if he'd have liked to follow the original story line more closely?
I have always depended on the kindness of Strangers - and the bastards let me down! -
Chicxulub — 10 months ago(May 27, 2025 04:22 PM)
Clearly, it was changed to leave the door open for sequels, and to do a product placement for the new truck Statham drives off in at the end.
Ultimately, business decisions made my business people at whichever corporation owned the rights.
