Okay, so I am trying to draw a comparison from a book of philosophy, specifically narratives in history, and something current such as a movie similar. So are there any movies that start with the end and then the flash back to the beginning and the rest of the movie works toward that end? I know there has to be some movies like this but I can't think of any off the top of my head. Please let me know if my question even makes sense.

 

Thanks in advance...

Memento

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by 3E8

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction?

Saving Private Ryan

 

The English Patient

 

A League of Their Own

 

American Beauty

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by scenario

Thanks for the responses already. Pulp Fiction is a good one, I am now watching it online because I have only seen bits and pieces. Thanks gang! More movies are welcome too, I can use more than one example.

Butterfly Effect

Butterfly Effect

 

I just finally saw the alternate ending to that. Freaky.

Double Indemnity for sure. Also Amadeus (kind of) and The Killing.

Saw 2,3,4, and 5.

That one with Kevin Costner and the kid. Did American Beauty do that? It seems like there's lots but I can't think of them now.

Some older 'classics' that used the flashback approach...

Citizen Cane

Carousel (Rodgers and Hammerstein)

Wuthering Heights

Camelot (1967 version)

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (one of my favorite old westerns)

Sunset Boulevard

 

 

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by scenario

Pulp Fiction would definitely be a good choice.

The Usual Suspects

Titanic

Carlito's Way

12 Monkeys