I like to pay special attention to exactly how a movie ends. The last few moments, the ending shot. You must have seen how most movies end with the couple/hero on a bus moving down the road and last shot is that of the back of the bus moving away. And the clichéd riding into the sunset.
But there are some movies which have great endings. And Taare's ending shot is I think one of the best ending shots I have ever seen.
Darsheel has just won the competition and is ready to go back with his parents. But just before he gets into the car, he jumps out and makes a dash for his Guru, Amir.
And as the boy runs forwad, the camera moves back in absolute slow motion and the rocking background music erupts.
And the Amir lifts him high up into the air with his arms stretched wide open, as if he’s flying through the air, reaching for the sky.
And the shot freezes at that very instant. Amir holding the outstretched boy in the air.
Makes for an amazingly beautiful moment.
Capturing everything that the director meant to convey. The euphoria. The freedom. The happiness. The gratitude.
10 seconds of absolute genius. The best ending I have ever seen.
Applause!!
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