And So It Goes Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for And So It Goes.
And So It Goes Ending Explained: Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. Directed by Rob Reiner, this 2014 comedy film stars Michael Douglas (Oren Little), alongside Diane Keaton as Leah, Sterling Jerins as Sarah, Paloma Guzmán as Selena. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of And So It Goes?
Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.
Rob Reiner's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Michael Douglas (Oren Little)'s journey. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire.
How Does Michael Douglas (Oren Little)'s Story End?
- Michael Douglas: Michael Douglas's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Diane Keaton (Leah): Diane Keaton's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Sterling Jerins (Sarah): Sterling Jerins's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of And So It Goes Mean?
And So It Goes's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Michael Douglas may feel rushed. Rob Reiner's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.