Femme Fatale Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Femme Fatale.
Femme Fatale Ending Explained: A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Directed by Brian De Palma, this 2002 mystery film stars Rebecca Romijn (Laure Ash / Lily Watts), alongside Antonio Banderas as Nicolas Bardo, Peter Coyote as Watts, Ériq Ebouaney as Black Tie. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Femme Fatale?
A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug snaps her picture in Paris, and suddenly, enemies from Laure's secret past know who and where she is. And they all want their share of the diamond heist. Or her life. Or both.
Brian De Palma's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Rebecca Romijn (Laure Ash / Lily Watts)'s journey. Laure Ash has risked big, won big.
How Does Rebecca Romijn (Laure Ash / Lily Watts)'s Story End?
- Rebecca Romijn: Rebecca Romijn's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Antonio Banderas (Nicolas Bardo): Antonio Banderas's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Peter Coyote (Watts): Peter Coyote's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Femme Fatale Mean?
Femme Fatale's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Rebecca Romijn may feel rushed. Brian De Palma's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution. Based on 656 audience ratings, the consensus is that the ending is adequate but divisive.