i'm thinking of ending things
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): September 4, 2020
6.8
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FaxthtaxJun 5, 2021
This is like Woody Allen on mushrooms.
Typical talkie movie trying to emulate works like said Allen and some David Lynch. No sense..
Kaufman has a twisted mind..
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SiqueSep 16, 2020
How the hell​ does this movie get high ratings from critics? Another overrated Netflix garbage.
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JurassicDjagsSep 4, 2020
Charlie Kaufman is a genius. I LOVE horror, and crazy/weird films but this movie was bogus... the director has his head up his ass being artsy. I literally leaned next to my husband and told him what the ending would be and if i was right ICharlie Kaufman is a genius. I LOVE horror, and crazy/weird films but this movie was bogus... the director has his head up his ass being artsy. I literally leaned next to my husband and told him what the ending would be and if i was right I would be pissed... I was bloody close enough... not to mention the ending is an interpritive dance? THATS NOT A SPOILER as it has nothing to do with the story... and maybe thats the problem.... I loved everything about this movie until about halfway through and then it just went downhill... WHY IS EVERYONE LIKING THIS? THERE ARE SO MANY BETTER MOVIES?

im sorry... ive been waiting for this movie for a while and im very dissapointed.… Expand
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Hallowed-ShalSep 6, 2020
If Kaufman’s intention with this self-indulgent mess was to troll pseudo-academic film critics (as I suspect it might be), he has succeed (judging by the ridiculously effusive critical praise thus far). If it was anything else, the film is aIf Kaufman’s intention with this self-indulgent mess was to troll pseudo-academic film critics (as I suspect it might be), he has succeed (judging by the ridiculously effusive critical praise thus far). If it was anything else, the film is a fail. And, if the answer to the intention of the movie isn’t sufficiently made clear for the majority of its audience, then has it really achieved much? The writer‘s/director’s schtick of painstakingly exploring the inner working of the mind - with a cleverer-than-thou pretentiousness - is what we’ve come to expect, and has, I’m afraid, grown tiresome. At the least, it’s not compelling enough to slog through for a painful 134 minutes.… Expand
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CasandraComplexSep 14, 2020
At first you think it's a thriller.. then it just drags on.. lots of artsy fartsy quotes being slung like hash browns... excellent cinematography... random outbursts of acting genius.. definitely lots of atmosphere .. then you wait, and waitAt first you think it's a thriller.. then it just drags on.. lots of artsy fartsy quotes being slung like hash browns... excellent cinematography... random outbursts of acting genius.. definitely lots of atmosphere .. then you wait, and wait and wait and wait even longer for some kind of reveal? Be it a big reveal or any king of reveal towards the middle of this .. nonsense.. this over indulgent clap trap of a repertoire movie snob film made for just those types… Expand
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KmalenSep 7, 2020
This movie makes absolutely no sense. Do not waste your time. Throughout the entire movie you are waiting for something interesting to happen.
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arianadelreySep 8, 2020
“i’m thinking of ending things” is just too confusing. You can’t really interpret it because so much of it doesn’t make sense. I had to power through this move because it was so boring and confusing in my opinion.
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FakeandgaySep 5, 2020
Can I please have my two hours back. Nothing mind blowing just honestly the worst movie I've seen, felt like it was building up to something what a let down.
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GargyenSep 6, 2020
Boring, complicated to understand. Needs to much attention and parallel thinking. **** ending. A waste of time.
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LeandroCampos84Sep 6, 2020
How can a movie be soooo F**KING BORING???!!!! It's like that "Mother" movie, don't waste your time with this **** unless you like that kind of trash.
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TVJerrySep 6, 2020
Charlie Kaufman has always been respected as a unique filmmaker. As far as I’m concerned, this latest Netflix entry has taken him over the edge. It starts as Jesse Plemons takes his girlfriend (Jessie Buckley) home in a snow storm to meet hisCharlie Kaufman has always been respected as a unique filmmaker. As far as I’m concerned, this latest Netflix entry has taken him over the edge. It starts as Jesse Plemons takes his girlfriend (Jessie Buckley) home in a snow storm to meet his parents (Toni Collette and David Thewlis). After a long sequence in the car they arrive at the farm, where the Twilight Zone takes over. Things go from weird to confusing as this muse on memories and fantasy culminates in a dance sequence and a Nobel Prize. There are hidden messages and symbolic signs littered throughout in an attempt to make this make sense. As a straight-up cinematic experience it’s sometimes interesting, but more often frustrating, tedious, and self-indulgent (yes, that all lower-case title is one example).
There have already been numerous articles trying to decode the meaning of this mental adventure, so check them out if you want extra help with the confusion.… Expand
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jdluzSep 7, 2020
Senseless movie. I have a IQ above average And still didn’t get it so I guess the director was on mushrooms ....
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rdeveyraSep 5, 2020
Not sure what's going on with the high praises for this film. But if you're looking for weirdness, mindless chatter and misplaced song and dance numbers then this is the film for you.
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LovesindiesSep 6, 2020
Did not hold my interest . Didn’t care for any of the characters. Last 5 minutes only interesting part of entire film. Very disappointed with this film.
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Kryss_EversonSep 9, 2020
This film begins by presenting the two main protagonists through discussions on various subjects between them. Why not? The first problem is that it takes way too long, it becomes boring and frustrating. Then, when they arrive at theirThis film begins by presenting the two main protagonists through discussions on various subjects between them. Why not? The first problem is that it takes way too long, it becomes boring and frustrating. Then, when they arrive at their destination, the film takes a more scary turn and there, we say to ourselves that we are going to have a good time but ... NO, we understand very quickly and without leaving the place to doubt what is happening. We hope for more depth, explanations, a twist but NO, NOTHING! At the end of this movie, I told myself that it was not possible, that something must have escaped me but again NO, this film is just a long torture which tries to give itself a style by leaving in the blabla pseudo intellectual but without providing an interesting background. One of the worst movies I have seen recently.… Expand
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erlikMay 24, 2021
Not just horsesh*t but boring horsesh*t, which is the real sin. After the first 30 minutes I was second-screening it, and even so I couldn't stand to watch anymore after they starting dancing. I usually like Kaufman, but this is just turgidNot just horsesh*t but boring horsesh*t, which is the real sin. After the first 30 minutes I was second-screening it, and even so I couldn't stand to watch anymore after they starting dancing. I usually like Kaufman, but this is just turgid and inane. Others have done these themes much better.… Expand
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MasterkillaSep 9, 2020
Just because it has Charlie Kaufman name on it were supposed to believe its gonna be good, trash trash trash from beginning to end, Charlie Kaufman should never ever make another film ever again if this is the trash that's gonna have his nameJust because it has Charlie Kaufman name on it were supposed to believe its gonna be good, trash trash trash from beginning to end, Charlie Kaufman should never ever make another film ever again if this is the trash that's gonna have his name on it, it's more like a film that would of been made for straight to DVD if this pandemic was not happening, Charlie Kaufman must be really really be in need of money to slap his name on this trash, PATHETIC… Expand
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nmajorSep 10, 2020
I was thinking of ending things while watching this movie. the only saving grace was the cast but not enough to last through the whole movie.
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MylesMcCroneSep 13, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While artistic and relatively entertaining throughout the buildup, there is no end. This can hardly be called a movie. I understand this film is supposed to be more of an artpiece, however i only found that out while an hour and a half invested im this dumpster fire when everyone dances and some animated pig comes and ends the film. Grade G Garbage… Expand
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olliebennettNov 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst movie i’ve seen in my entire life. this is the visual equivalent of people who don’t understand poetry, but say the poem was good even though they don’t get it. Art isn’t supposed to be this pretentious. Nothing about this movie is horror other than the scenes at the parents’ house, but only because it was creepy. Not because it was actually horrifying. The people saying they “understand” this movie are lying to you and themselves. If you liked this movie, it was only because you like terrible car rides with people you don’t really care about. The fact that they stopped for ice cream in a snow storm and then let it melt pissed me off more than the fact that these people didn’t actually exist. Shut up about this movie and stop making movies that require a philosophy degree with an arts minor to even remotely enjoy.… Expand
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DiscussionaqueoApr 2, 2021
This movie was stupid and boring. Me and my family worked out what the film was about in less than half an hour. The rest of the film was a chore to watch, and a totally unrewarding experience. 0/10 I would have rather watched paint dry.
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MattyiceSep 20, 2020
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a thoroughly unenjoyable, pretentious, and downright infuriating movie if you do not know what the film is attempting to say or go in expecting anything containing a true narrative. I'll give the film creditI'm Thinking of Ending Things is a thoroughly unenjoyable, pretentious, and downright infuriating movie if you do not know what the film is attempting to say or go in expecting anything containing a true narrative. I'll give the film credit for its great cinematography and editing style, as well as its neat (albeit hamfisted at points) ideas regarding perception of the world through different eyes and timeframes in one's life. However, writer/director Charlie Kaufman works best when he combines fantastic ideas with an entertaining and/or intriguing narrative, as shown in Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine. The narrative of this film is completely absurdist yet also horrendously tedious to drag through, the dialogue is extremely inauthentic and as chi-chi as any that I've heard in any film lately, and the film is almost completely humorless and morbid at every step of the way. I can give Kaufman some attempt of praise for pushing the creative boundaries and new ideas of film, however, he continues to sacrifice narrative, character, and sheer entertainment value, which creates grueling and punishing movie experiences I do not wish to experience again, nor reccomend to others.… Expand
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yesterdayatnoonOct 19, 2020
The movie attempts to illustrate the bleak with the boring. As soon as you see that the apparent errors are a peak into the reality of the female lead, the film's end becomes obvious and you still have an hour to go. That said, the duelingThe movie attempts to illustrate the bleak with the boring. As soon as you see that the apparent errors are a peak into the reality of the female lead, the film's end becomes obvious and you still have an hour to go. That said, the dueling monologues were delivered well, the frustration of past shames are well illustrated, and I did feel some nostalgia for the days of adolescent angst that the janitor never let go of.… Expand
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BlancobuffaloApr 7, 2021
As a huge fan of Mr. Kaufman's directorial debut "Synecdoche New York" it pains me to say this is the by far the worst thing I have ever witnessed. Unmitigated, pretentious trash. If you are on many drugs, alcohol and a lack of sleep perhapsAs a huge fan of Mr. Kaufman's directorial debut "Synecdoche New York" it pains me to say this is the by far the worst thing I have ever witnessed. Unmitigated, pretentious trash. If you are on many drugs, alcohol and a lack of sleep perhaps shreds of this artistic malignance will appeal to you. If not dont waste your time. Literally 75% of this 2+ hour film is two people talking in a car while it snows. The least visually interesting thing to occur in the entire history of cinema possibly. IT'S THAT DRAB. Kaufman is a writer, he wants you to focus on the words. He should never direct ever again. I feel sorry for whoever he convinced to finance this because they surely didnt see a penny in return.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 31, 2020
Esta película comienza presentando a los dos protagonistas principales a través de discusiones sobre varios temas entre ellos. Por qué no? El primer problema es que lleva demasiado tiempo, se vuelve aburrido y frustrante.
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thetruth11Sep 16, 2020
This movie will disappoint MOST ppl in my opinion. There are moments that will literally bring chills to your body and its not even a horror film. The atmosphere is very intense in some scenes and there is great cinematography, but it endsThis movie will disappoint MOST ppl in my opinion. There are moments that will literally bring chills to your body and its not even a horror film. The atmosphere is very intense in some scenes and there is great cinematography, but it ends there. The movie gives you a sense of foreshadowing, but fails to follow up. The ENTIRE movie feels like it’s building towards something only to end abruptly. Also this movie is INCREDIBLY pretentious. The main characters have these long boring drawn out conversations that are meant to be “intellectual” or “poetic” but just serves as an obstacle you have to endure so that you can get to the ending. This is why the ending is so bad, because you go through all that pretentious gab only to be disappointed. There are masterful moments that feel like a great ally oop pass to set up somethint better later on but instead it drags on and on.

If your someone who is looking for a suspenseful, compelling thriller movie, you can do much better than this.… Expand
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Chellemi66Oct 8, 2020
This movie is so random and weird (NOT CEREBRAL) but I watched it to the end because I thought they would drop some knowledge that pulled it all together. They didn't.
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CLeCromOct 18, 2020
Old age, rape, and musicals, all in a boring 2.15 chatter with an Cassavetes and Rowlands attack. Dubitative.
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PrakshyapanpNov 8, 2020
Worst movie ever. Nonsensical. Wants u to derive meaning from something so out of sync with every plot.
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ItsmayaOct 13, 2021
A complete waste of time!!!
Just boring and agonizing, definitely not worth your time...
Pretentious movie that will make you question things at first but will make you want to sleep at the end.
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geewahSep 20, 2021
There is no great mystery in what Kaufman is trying to convey here, in fact it's pretty obvious and not nearly as clever as he and some critics think. The real problem with this movie, and it's a big one, is that it's so damn boring. MaybeThere is no great mystery in what Kaufman is trying to convey here, in fact it's pretty obvious and not nearly as clever as he and some critics think. The real problem with this movie, and it's a big one, is that it's so damn boring. Maybe Kaufman should stick to screenplays and let someone else do the directing from now on.… Expand
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JohnPalmerMay 1, 2022
Total garbage.
Can't really fathom what the makers of these movies were thinking of.
They certainly seem have a sorely misplaced intellectual superiority complex.
This movie really is total excrement.
2 hours of your life that you'll never get back.
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