The transcript discusses various movies with unexpected plot twists, focusing on the effectiveness and impact of these twists on the overall story. It mentions specific films like "The Number 23," where the protagonist discovers unsettling parallels between a book he reads and his own life, leading to a fear of harming his wife. Another film, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," is highlighted for its predictable twist of revealing the killer's identity. The discussion also touches on other movies with less successful twists that fail to add depth or coherence to the story. Overall, the conversation critiques the use of plot twists in cinema, differentiating between those that enhance the narrative and those that fall flat.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker discusses various movies and their plot twists.
2. One of the movies mentioned is "The Number 23" starring Jim Carrey.
3. The movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is mentioned as a successful film among teenagers in the 90s.
4. The speaker talks about the movie "A Safe Haven" and its plot twist.
5. The movie "Planet of the Apes" is mentioned, specifically the 2001 remake.
6. The speaker discusses the plot twist in the movie "Fight Club".
7. The movie "Righteous Kill" is mentioned, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
8. The speaker talks about the movie "The Village" and its plot twist.
9. Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" remake is discussed, specifically its ending.
10. The speaker mentions that Tim Burton's idea for the ending was not an ending, but an open signal for a continuation.
11. The list of movies ends with the speaker asking if the plot twists were worth it.