Movie Explainers

Are you looking for an explanation of a movie’s ending? Have you encountered a plot point you are unsure about or a character or person who is stumping you? This page will help you and keep you up to date on the latest Movie Explainers.

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Too Old for Fairy Tales 2 Ends Exactly How You’d Think

June 1 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

You could predict the ending of Too Old for Fairy Tales 2 based entirely on reading the premise. If you’ve ever seen a movie, you...

‘My Oni Girl’ Ending Is Spiritual and Full of Hope

May 24 2024, by Daniel Hart

The ending of My Oni Girl feels like a trippy experience. We are suddenly plunged into a fantasy world where reality is difficult to comprehend...

The Ending of ‘Atlas’ Delivers A Nonsense Message About The Future Of AI

May 24 2024, by Daniel Hart

The third and final act of Atlas is the most engaging, mostly because I was excited for it to end but partly because they may...

‘In Good Hands 2’ Ending Explained: Does Firat Step Up As Father?

May 23 2024, by Daniel Hart

By the time the final act of In Good Hands 2 arrives, Firat is a mixed bag of a character. On the one hand, he’s...

Golden Kamuy Is Not a True Story Exactly, But It’s Inspired By Real History and People

May 20 2024, by Louie Fecou

Netflix Asia projects continue to evolve and inspire, and Golden Kamuy is no exception. The exciting story has an intriguing historical backdrop, and the plot...

Golden Kamuy’s Truth-Filled Ending Leads To An Inevitable Sequel For The Live-Action Adaptation

May 19 2024, by Daniel Hart

A majority of the live-action Golden Kamuy was good action, morality themes, and good humor, however, the ending provided much-needed context to the story, especially...

‘Faceless After Dark’ Is a Well-Directed Thriller But The Message and Ending Are Confusing

May 17 2024, by Daniel Hart

Sometimes, in film, the messages can get blurry, and that’s what happens in Faceless After Dark. Surfaced as a story about the toxicity of fandom,...

Monster (2024) is a Proud Indonesian Horror Movie with a Thrilling Ending

May 16 2024, by Daniel Hart

The biggest selling point of the Indonesian horror movie Monster is that it has no dialogue. Netflix warns viewers before starting the film, which I...

‘Mother of the Bride’ Review: Lackluster Rom-Com or Money Laundering Scheme?

May 10 2024, by Daniel Hart

Mother of the Bride could have at least tried to make an effort. I know Netflix needed a branded movie title for America’s Mother’s Day, but...

‘Prom Dates’ is a Surface-Level Teen Movie with an Earnest Ending

May 3 2024, by Daniel Hart

A movie about two teenagers trying to secure prom dates is hardly the most original idea of recent years, but I was hoping that Kevin...

‘The Idea of You’ Ending Approaches The Age Gap Problem Wrong

May 2 2024, by Daniel Hart

The ending of The Idea of You is somewhat predictable as Hayes Campbell spells it out before it arrives. “I’ll see you in five years,”...

Love Wins In The Ending of ‘Honeymoonish’ On Netflix

April 30 2024, by Lori Meek

Honeymoonish has a typical rom-com trajectory, with the Netflix film giving us Kuwait’s version of the enemies-to-lovers trope. The plot is kick-started by two newlyweds and...

Ryo and Kaori Are Out For Revenge in the ending of ‘City Hunter’ on Netflix

April 25 2024, by Lori Meek

The ending of City Hunter (2024) sees Ryo and Kaori avenge Makimura’s murder while blowing open the Angel Dust conspiracy. It’s a reluctant partnership, with the...

Netflix’s ‘Stolen’ Is Inspired By Real Events In The Sámi Community

April 15 2024, by Louie Fecou

Stolen is inspired by the real-life struggles of the Sámi people. It’s a fictional narrative rather than a true story, but the touching tale of...

The Ending Of ‘Stolen’ on Netflix Is Too Little Too Late

April 13 2024, by Lori Meek

It takes the whole film to get to some legitimate drama, but the ending of Stolen (2024) features a rather dangerous confrontation between Elsa and Robert, who...

Love, Divided Has A Predictable Ending, But The Comfort Is The Point

April 13 2024, by Lori Meek

Despite its quirky premise, you could predict the ending of Love, Divided five minutes in. Full of tropes and familiar plot beats, it’d be easy to...

Why the Ending of ‘The Greatest Hits’ is Wrong in So Many Ways

April 12 2024, by Daniel Hart

It’s an absolute shame that the ending of The Greatest Hits is wrong. In fact, I’d argue it is morally wrong, and while Zack Snyder...

A Journey’s Ending Is A Heart-Wrenching Reminder Of Life’s Unfairness

April 12 2024, by Lori Meek

The ending of A Journey is unexpectedly devastating and speaks about the true frailty of human life. It always seemed clear that the Netflix film would...