If you ever need to define the word “cliffhanger” for someone, you could just say it’s a plot device featuring a character confronted with a shocking revelation to end a film.
Or…
You could turn on “Inception,” and wait three hours for their agony when the credits appear…
You choose…
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Alexis Dean Jr.
Alexis “L.E.X” Dean Jr. is a clean Hip-Hop artist, poet, and educator from Milwaukee, WI. As a writer and music artist, he focuses on the importance of educating through his words and stories...
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Everyone talks about the complicated plot of Inception, but for me, the story was surprisingly straightforward and emotional.
Well put! I still remember every person in the cinema releasing an auhhhhhh in unison (and then all laughing at how loud we all were) with that ending!
Lol, I know that feeling of agony! Excellent review!
I loved Inception. The real “wtf just happened” was Tenet for me 😂
I like your breakdown of the film...and the definition.