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Fans of the film often debate which ending serves the story better. The theatrical ending feels slightly tacked-on to satisfy audiences, but the darker ending (seen in some TV cuts) aligns more with River Phoenix’s intense acting style. It turns the movie from a comedy into a tragedy about the loss of innocence.
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It’s also a vital piece of the River Phoenix legacy. It proves he could have been a massive romantic lead, a Cary Grant for the Gen X generation. Fans of the film often debate which ending