There are no materialists in this film; only a realistic, hardworking career woman trying to build a life for herself. Aside from the ending, which takes away all of her ambitions in both love and career, it’s a beautiful film.
And trust me, I’ve been in a similar situation before. Sometimes I wonder what would’ve happened if I had made a different choice back then and regret it :)
It puts me off for exactly the same reason I dislike The Great Gatsby. He becomes so consumed with protecting their own image that he ultimately loses everything.
It can make people uncomfortable but one that leaves you thinking long after it ends. The film’s core narrative that the search for the meaning of Rosebud ultimately leads both the audience and the characters to a moment of realization in the ending, which makes it feel even richer and more meaningful. It’s…
