Top 10 Best Movie Musical Endings
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Date: 2023-11-20
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David
My pick for best ending of the film version of a musical would be On a Clear Day. I can well understand why it wouldn't appear of this list (not even as an honorable mention) because the reason it is my favorite has nothing to do with the film's final number--which is only so-so. Spoiler Alert: in the film version of On a Clear Day it is revealed that the end that the central couple will meet again (and be happily married) in a future life, which means they are now free to separately pursue their respective current lives totally apart form each other. This is a major change from the ending of the stage version, but I think this enormous change is allowable because here Alan Jay Lerner was adapting his own work in the stage version to the film version. Personally, I think this major improvement for the film version is the main reason that the stage version is now rarely produced.
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My pick for best ending of the film version of a musical would be On a Clear Day. I can well understand why it wouldn't appear of this list (not even as an honorable mention) because the reason it is my favorite has nothing to do with the film's final number--which is only so-so. Spoiler Alert: in the film version of On a Clear Day it is revealed that the end that the central couple will meet again (and be happily married) in a future life, which means they are now free to separately pursue their respective current lives totally apart form each other. This is a major change from the ending of the stage version, but I think this enormous change is allowable because here Alan Jay Lerner was adapting his own work in the stage version to the film version. Personally, I think this major improvement for the film version is the main reason that the stage version is now rarely produced.
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Thomas
So funny story. I went to Pitch Perfect in theaters on opening day and the theater was packed. Right when the Bellas started singing the sound in the whole theater cut out and didn't come back until Becca and Jesse were kissing. So I had to listen to in on the album. I didn't get to see and hear it at the same time until it was out of theaters.
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So funny story. I went to Pitch Perfect in theaters on opening day and the theater was packed. Right when the Bellas started singing the sound in the whole theater cut out and didn't come back until Becca and Jesse were kissing. So I had to listen to in on the album. I didn't get to see and hear it at the same time until it was out of theaters.
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Sean
What about the following:
. Life's A Happy Song Finale- The Muppets (2011)
. The Magic Store/Rainbow Connection (Reprise)- The Muppet Movie (1979)
. Let's Go Fly A Kite- Mary Poppins (1964)
. Louder Than Words- Tick Tick Boom (2021)
. Time To Dance- The Prom (2020)
. I'm Still Standing- Rocketman (2019)
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What about the following:
. Life's A Happy Song Finale- The Muppets (2011)
. The Magic Store/Rainbow Connection (Reprise)- The Muppet Movie (1979)
. Let's Go Fly A Kite- Mary Poppins (1964)
. Louder Than Words- Tick Tick Boom (2021)
. Time To Dance- The Prom (2020)
. I'm Still Standing- Rocketman (2019)
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Sarah
loved bellas finale but they did have one for they're sequel with flashlight now that's memorable in the 2021 version of cinderella make it loud now that ending also pretty spectacular ferris buellers day off with twist and shout also a fun ending but we go together from grease always an earworm catchiness
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loved bellas finale but they did have one for they're sequel with flashlight now that's memorable in the 2021 version of cinderella make it loud now that ending also pretty spectacular ferris buellers day off with twist and shout also a fun ending but we go together from grease always an earworm catchiness
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Kelly
One of my favorites that was not included is the final number in Burlesque. Christina Aguilera, as always, knocks it out of the park! The supporting cast including Juliann Hough is just incredible and the song Burlesque is fun and catchy. Love this film and all the music!
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One of my favorites that was not included is the final number in Burlesque. Christina Aguilera, as always, knocks it out of the park! The supporting cast including Juliann Hough is just incredible and the song Burlesque is fun and catchy. Love this film and all the music!
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kcsupersonic1
A little disappointed not to see The Greatest Show (reprise) from The Greatest Showman as at least an Honorable Mention. I love the circus choreography and how it ends poignantly with Barnum not at the circus, but with his family.
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A little disappointed not to see The Greatest Show (reprise) from The Greatest Showman as at least an Honorable Mention. I love the circus choreography and how it ends poignantly with Barnum not at the circus, but with his family.
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Mervyn
Aside from the brilliant dancing of Renee and Katherine, including almost everyone in the audience, there was one thing that put this over the top. When Renee says: We couldn't do this without you. That line was true and omninous.
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Aside from the brilliant dancing of Renee and Katherine, including almost everyone in the audience, there was one thing that put this over the top. When Renee says: We couldn't do this without you. That line was true and omninous.
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Zeacorzeppelin10
As a huge fan of the original Broadway Musical In the heights, I hated the movie, they changed way too much stuff and especially the ending where the mural that makes him change his mind to stay was changed in the film.
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As a huge fan of the original Broadway Musical In the heights, I hated the movie, they changed way too much stuff and especially the ending where the mural that makes him change his mind to stay was changed in the film.
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Marge
Don't know if it's one of the best, but one of the most emotionally satisfying is the end to rent. To have Mimi come back from near death, to reunite with Roger, and reaffirming the power of love, is just so awesome.
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Don't know if it's one of the best, but one of the most emotionally satisfying is the end to rent. To have Mimi come back from near death, to reunite with Roger, and reaffirming the power of love, is just so awesome.
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Patrice
The Nicholas Brothers performing this unrehearsed does check out. Gene Kelly did a number with them in The Pirate and he got frustrated with them due to lack of rehearsal but they performed that number flawlessly.
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The Nicholas Brothers performing this unrehearsed does check out. Gene Kelly did a number with them in The Pirate and he got frustrated with them due to lack of rehearsal but they performed that number flawlessly.
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Dan
My pick for Best Movie Musical Ending would have to be Mary Poppins where the parents reunite with their kids by singing Let's Go Fly a Kite while Mary Poppins herself flies out in a bittersweet yet satisfying way.
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My pick for Best Movie Musical Ending would have to be Mary Poppins where the parents reunite with their kids by singing Let's Go Fly a Kite while Mary Poppins herself flies out in a bittersweet yet satisfying way.
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Lighthearted
Pitch perfect is not a movie musical whatsoever, yes it does have music however it is acapella which works into the story and its about acapella groups anyway, the movie is more of a comedy though
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Pitch perfect is not a movie musical whatsoever, yes it does have music however it is acapella which works into the story and its about acapella groups anyway, the movie is more of a comedy though
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Isaac
Good list, but could have been better. Just a note, one of my favourite musical finales is the one from Sweeney Todd. And in my opinion, the movie translated this finale beautifuly. So powerful.
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Good list, but could have been better. Just a note, one of my favourite musical finales is the one from Sweeney Todd. And in my opinion, the movie translated this finale beautifuly. So powerful.
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arrow_of_Ravenclaw
Pitch perfect 3 gets me in the feels. Especially since Im about to be a senior next year and graduate out of my choir that did amazing things for my academic and social life
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Pitch perfect 3 gets me in the feels. Especially since Im about to be a senior next year and graduate out of my choir that did amazing things for my academic and social life
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Sandwich
La La Land HAS the happy ending. Mia wanted to be successful actress, Seb wanted a true jazz club. They got what they wanted. It is not ideal, but it is one of the best possible.
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La La Land HAS the happy ending. Mia wanted to be successful actress, Seb wanted a true jazz club. They got what they wanted. It is not ideal, but it is one of the best possible.
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MOVIEFAN2002
La La Lands ending is beautiful. Yes, it is sad that Mia and Sebastian had to go their separate ways in order to get what they wanted, but they still do care for each other.
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La La Lands ending is beautiful. Yes, it is sad that Mia and Sebastian had to go their separate ways in order to get what they wanted, but they still do care for each other.
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Carol
My favorite movie musical ending is the live-action Beauty and the Beast. It's the perfect Disney ending: Everyone gets their happily-ever-after and it makes your heart soar.
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My favorite movie musical ending is the live-action Beauty and the Beast. It's the perfect Disney ending: Everyone gets their happily-ever-after and it makes your heart soar.
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Bryn
How the hell did you miss out OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR? Not to mention CABARET: Admittedly the MC's going away and the images in the mirror come after the music has stopped.
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How the hell did you miss out OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR? Not to mention CABARET: Admittedly the MC's going away and the images in the mirror come after the music has stopped.
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Thomas
The best ending of any musical is Singing in the Rain. Don making Cathy sing so Lena can lip sync, the curtain pull, and his singing You Are My Lucky Star is so good.
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The best ending of any musical is Singing in the Rain. Don making Cathy sing so Lena can lip sync, the curtain pull, and his singing You Are My Lucky Star is so good.
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redmario7
Finale B (Rent)
Louder Than Words (Tick, Tick. Boom)
You Can't Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
Finale (In the Heights)
Don't Stop Believin (Rock of Ages)
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Finale B (Rent)
Louder Than Words (Tick, Tick. Boom)
You Can't Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
Finale (In the Heights)
Don't Stop Believin (Rock of Ages)
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Summer
Id add I Dont Need Anything But You from Annie at least as an honorable mention. Not many better endings than Annie getting adopted by Daddy Warbucks.
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Id add I Dont Need Anything But You from Annie at least as an honorable mention. Not many better endings than Annie getting adopted by Daddy Warbucks.
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Jose
The Finale of In the heights movie is anticlimatic. It doesn't surprise. It cheats, and what should be soul lifting ends up being a deception.
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The Finale of In the heights movie is anticlimatic. It doesn't surprise. It cheats, and what should be soul lifting ends up being a deception.
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Frederick
Number one yes I agree but every 1 of your honorable mentions and I mean everyone of your honorable mentions should have been in the mix
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Number one yes I agree but every 1 of your honorable mentions and I mean everyone of your honorable mentions should have been in the mix
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Kevin
Nobody Moulin Rouge? Am I alone here? Pitch Perfect isn't even a musical. Can't say that it's better than the end of Moulin Rouge can we?
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Nobody Moulin Rouge? Am I alone here? Pitch Perfect isn't even a musical. Can't say that it's better than the end of Moulin Rouge can we?
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K. C.
My favorite musical ending is probably from Fame: the Graduation performance. It's SO uplifting and makes me want to sing & dance.
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My favorite musical ending is probably from Fame: the Graduation performance. It's SO uplifting and makes me want to sing & dance.
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Chevonne
Where was Mary Poppins? Or sound of music? Or Moulin Rouge? Dream girls? Phantom! For Les Mis to be an honourable mention only!
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Where was Mary Poppins? Or sound of music? Or Moulin Rouge? Dream girls? Phantom! For Les Mis to be an honourable mention only!
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Nora
What about Mamma Mia? Both films had amazing endings full of love and family and they want to make you get up and dance!
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What about Mamma Mia? Both films had amazing endings full of love and family and they want to make you get up and dance!
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Angel
Fun fact: my cousin Olivia Perez was that little girl who played the daughter of the main character in In the Heights.
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Fun fact: my cousin Olivia Perez was that little girl who played the daughter of the main character in In the Heights.
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Julka
Grease came second. Love that. Rest In Peace Olivia. Thanks for bringing Sandy to life in this unforgettable musical.
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Grease came second. Love that. Rest In Peace Olivia. Thanks for bringing Sandy to life in this unforgettable musical.
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Sarah
I'm waiting for the list of the Top 10 Movie Musicals We'd Love to See on Broadway. I nominate SING & ZOMBIES!
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I'm waiting for the list of the Top 10 Movie Musicals We'd Love to See on Broadway. I nominate SING & ZOMBIES!
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