New Order: Decades Ending Explained: Part concert, part documentary, this film follows the band’s preparations in the re-staging of their acclaimed collaboration So It Goes. Directed by Mike Christie, this 2018 documentary film stars Bernard Sumner (Self), alongside Gillian Gilbert as Self, Stephen Morris as Self, Phil Cunningham as Self. With a 6.6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of New Order: Decades?

Part concert, part documentary, this film follows the band’s preparations in the re-staging of their acclaimed collaboration So It Goes.. with the artist Liam Gillick and the 12-piece synthesiser orchestra that spectacularly captured the headlines during Manchester International Festival 2017.

Mike Christie's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Bernard Sumner (Self)'s journey. with the artist Liam Gillick and the 12-piece synthesiser orchestra that spectacularly captured the headlines during Manchester International Festival 2017.

How Does Bernard Sumner (Self)'s Story End?

  • Bernard Sumner: Bernard Sumner's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Gillian Gilbert (Self): Gillian Gilbert's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Stephen Morris (Self): Stephen Morris's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of New Order: Decades Mean?

New Order: Decades's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Bernard Sumner may feel rushed. Mike Christie's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.