A solid beginning sets the stage fora movie, but a powerful climax is what people remember. When the film takes an unexpected turn, it can lead to an anti-climax, which leaves viewers dissatisfied.
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Meaning
An anti-climax can be called a sudden let-down or shift in tone after a narrative build-up, which is often seen as disappointing and unexpected. It may also leave viewers confused.
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Negative interpretations
Anti-climaxes in movies are mostly viewed negatively by the audience who invest their time and emotions in the story and hope for a happy ending.
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Example
For instance, two people resolving their differences after a long fight or a knight going on long adventurous crusades but eventually losing can be termed as anti-climactic.
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Unexpected movie endings
Examples of such movies include 'Paan Singh Tomar,' 'No Country for Old Men,' and 'Aashiqui 2,' among others.