This ending make you on one way, been sad and angry they never met... Yet.. On the other side, it makes you happy... The look on max's face.. He died happy. Its a happy yet sad ending, a perfect, ending. One of the most butiful movies I yet to seen.
I had never heard of this movie until last night when I couldn't decide on anything else to watch on Netflix. I have to say this movie was one of the funniest and saddest films I have ever seen. I'm really surprised it did not get an Oscar nomination for best foreign film. I had only watched it once and before it was over I knew I wanted to get the blu-ray. A very underrated film and a beautifully told story. Was hard for me to hold back tears and I'm a 30 year old guy.
Even though they didn't meet in person, i think Mary had met Max through their letters, because Max expressed himself in the best way through his letters (in my opinion). There were positives to take from the ending such as Mary knowing that Max had forgiven her, seeing what the letters meant to Max and Mary having her baby. Also nice to see Len get over his agoraphobia. :)
And the animals, the bird and fish, both caged, seem to be fairly moved by the whole scene ... and proud of humanity (there is still hope yet) ... afterall, the bird and fish were Max's best friends (or children) and once this outsider comes into their sanctuary, there is no protest because she is essentially their mother (or, a friend of Max's is a friend of ours), the abstract letters now made tangible
I think it's a fantastic film about keeping something old-fashioned, friendship, alive. Beyond the hyper technology of social networking and such, Mary and Max coax each other out of her and his shell. One could say that the ending is too depressing or melodramatic or convenient, but I think it's just right -- they could never meet face to face. That would defeat the purpose of their pin-pal bond and bring it into an ordinary veneer.
@AustralianAuzzie Yeah, I noticed that too. He and his apartment were always that color but her being there is a real stark contrast of life and death, as if all of the vibrancy of living has been transferred into Mary and her baby. The smiling past passing the torch to the smiling future.
que pero que buena pelicula sino lloras no eres humano jeje ,diria un amigo y amm si alguien pudiera decirme como se llama esa cancion lo agradeceria mucho
The name of the song?
hcctiti12 1 month ago
@hcctiti12 What song?
dll0990 1 week ago
@dll0990 Yes
hcctiti12 1 week ago
:_) Mit einem weinenden und lachenden Auge.
ipodgeneration1 2 months ago
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theres a group for this lol! facebook.com/pages/The-Ending-Of-Mary-Max/217921501607647?sk=info
daffsbazinga 4 months ago
This ending make you on one way, been sad and angry they never met... Yet.. On the other side, it makes you happy... The look on max's face.. He died happy. Its a happy yet sad ending, a perfect, ending. One of the most butiful movies I yet to seen.
icentfindaname 5 months ago
When this movie ended, I felt like someone I knew and loved had died. And I guess that's just what happened.
cynthiacher 5 months ago 2
I love this move. Love it, love it, love it!
cynthiacher 5 months ago
'He smelt like liquorice and old books, she thought to herself, as tears rolled from her eyes ... the colour of muddy puddles.'
Perfect ending. This film deserved so many more awards.
mulberrytoast 5 months ago 5
you are best friend you are my only friend
Bumbletopia 6 months ago
This ending made me teary, and I too have Asperger's Syndrome/High-functioning Autism.
slutrhg 6 months ago
I had never heard of this movie until last night when I couldn't decide on anything else to watch on Netflix. I have to say this movie was one of the funniest and saddest films I have ever seen. I'm really surprised it did not get an Oscar nomination for best foreign film. I had only watched it once and before it was over I knew I wanted to get the blu-ray. A very underrated film and a beautifully told story. Was hard for me to hold back tears and I'm a 30 year old guy.
thisisrumorcontrol 7 months ago 5
Wonderful Movie- SAD, HAPPY AND DARKLY HUMOUROUS. lOVE IT
dill1571 7 months ago
:'( Ah! It sucks to be emotional! Such a beautiful movie.
Pebiil 8 months ago
Heh, so brilliant.
WispAnims 8 months ago
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW
jimmybobjesus 8 months ago
Even though they didn't meet in person, i think Mary had met Max through their letters, because Max expressed himself in the best way through his letters (in my opinion). There were positives to take from the ending such as Mary knowing that Max had forgiven her, seeing what the letters meant to Max and Mary having her baby. Also nice to see Len get over his agoraphobia. :)
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gomptwoky 8 months ago
Wonderful movie - soooooooooooooooooo different
michealbarone 9 months ago 2
i love the movie soooooooo much.....
cgc010 10 months ago 2
She was the only colour in his life, and he never got to meet her :(
Lulzaroonie 10 months ago
@Lulzaroonie
Check out a movie called "84 Charing Cross Road". Wonderful film and very similar to this in a lot of ways...
1050ccTriumph 9 months ago
A beautiful end to a very touching film.
Lulzaroonie 10 months ago 3
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LeonSKennedy828 11 months ago
The letters on the ceiling had me bawling like a baby.
SeriousPanicAttack 11 months ago
This is that sadist part of the movie ever! It's impossible to bottle your feelings in it!
KTKristiey 11 months ago
When I saw the letters on the ceiling, my brain....smiled.
83phatman 11 months ago
And the animals, the bird and fish, both caged, seem to be fairly moved by the whole scene ... and proud of humanity (there is still hope yet) ... afterall, the bird and fish were Max's best friends (or children) and once this outsider comes into their sanctuary, there is no protest because she is essentially their mother (or, a friend of Max's is a friend of ours), the abstract letters now made tangible
Hellzyead 1 year ago
I think it's a fantastic film about keeping something old-fashioned, friendship, alive. Beyond the hyper technology of social networking and such, Mary and Max coax each other out of her and his shell. One could say that the ending is too depressing or melodramatic or convenient, but I think it's just right -- they could never meet face to face. That would defeat the purpose of their pin-pal bond and bring it into an ordinary veneer.
Hellzyead 1 year ago
this movie is so touching and im not the kind of person that cries at sad movies but this one made me cry
haiquandson 1 year ago
One of the Best Movies of 2009, if only it had been nominated for Best Animated Feature.
AlexDeLargeisHere 1 year ago
Great movie.
I wonder about Mary's baby though, I mean, she drank and took pills while she was pregnant.
caturdays 1 year ago
The color of mary just stands out in the room
AustralianAuzzie 1 year ago
@AustralianAuzzie Yeah, I noticed that too. He and his apartment were always that color but her being there is a real stark contrast of life and death, as if all of the vibrancy of living has been transferred into Mary and her baby. The smiling past passing the torch to the smiling future.
Hellzyead 1 year ago
@Hellzyead I love the movie so much. It truly s the greatest movie ever to walk the universe!
AustralianAuzzie 1 year ago
I love that touching ending!
AustralianAuzzie 1 year ago
Does anybody knows the name of this song? Sounds absolutely sad and beautiful. Thanks!
leonardomca 1 year ago
don't download that version...try Puccini :P
cronknu 1 year ago
@cronknu how does this piece called? (puccini's work)
demonheadtakano 11 months ago
@demonheadtakano it's Puccini: Coro a Bocca Chiusa (Humming Chorus) from "Madama Butterfly"
beavisul 10 months ago
@beavisul thank you :D!
demonheadtakano 10 months ago
esse final e triste
Nicholasmandarini 1 year ago
I own this movie. And every time I watch it, I cry, especially at this scene.
anniethefanny10 1 year ago 28
@anniethefanny10 all I can say is......Well That ending Sucks
dll0990 8 months ago
que pero que buena pelicula sino lloras no eres humano jeje ,diria un amigo y amm si alguien pudiera decirme como se llama esa cancion lo agradeceria mucho
emmanuelramirezramos 1 year ago
thank for this egment, at this point i dont beleive was able to see too clear ;)
standardbearer 1 year ago
Great Movie. I cried!
MissLayNah 1 year ago
Indeed! Bittersweet, depressing, but also absolutely beautiful.
RobLangdonIsStupid 1 year ago 19
What an incredible movie!
ariracing 1 year ago