A poorly executed plot twist can ruin an otherwise good movie.
But on the flip side, theres nothing more satisfying than a twist done right.
Essentially, the twist felt earned, not cheap.

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Hey, a good twist is a good twist!
The final (and best) twist comes when he has successfully identified the bomber.
Because Louise has learned some of that language, she too has experienced these flashbacks.

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Banks concludes, Despite knowing the journey, and where it leads, I embrace it.
And I welcome every moment of it.
The twist ties together the films theme while walloping its audience with a beautiful, emotional gut-punch.

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You really couldnt ask for more.
With the twist, Peele completes his scathing social satire in a dark but satisfying way.
Emily has seen this coming, however, and disabled the microphones ahead of time.

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But wait, theres more!
Emily declares that her new plan is to kill Sean and Stephanie and make it look like a murder-suicide.
her supposedly dead husband, Harry (Liam Neeson), in the process of stealing their money.

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A gunshot is heard, but we learn that Veronica got to Harry first, and he dies.
When her parents finally find her, shes so traumatized that she cant talk.
One night, a group of murderous, red-clad doppelgangers show up.

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Led by Red, the Tethered are staging an uprising to untether themselves.

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