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Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml ·
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I love-hated Chinatown because the ending is so damn nihilistic. What are some other entertaining movies that have similar endings?

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I love-hated Chinatown because the ending is so damn nihilistic. What are some other entertaining movies that have similar endings?

Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml ·
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Edit: PostScript, I found a good article.

https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2020/01/its-chinatown-jake-the-joys-of-the-unhappy-ending/

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    copy cat

    Well shit, now I am wondering if that was intentional.

    Excellent movie!

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      Heh I didn’t even think of it till just now…

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        I watched it in the theater and have had it on DVD since that was released and didn’t even think of the possible pun/double meaning until your post!

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