Decoding the Enigmatic Ending of "Leave the World Behind"

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Netflix's hit movie "Leave the World Behind," based on the novel of the same name, has left viewers baffled with its ambiguous ending. While the film adds more explicit disaster elements than the book, confusion arises from the lack of definitive answers about the characters' fate. The novel provides some clues through foreshadowing and body horror, hinting at the impact of a mysterious disaster. The dissatisfaction with the endings stems from the genre confusion and audience expectations. Despite the lack of closure, the movie respects the viewer by not providing a neat resolution.
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