May it be because of an unexpected twist, sudden realizations, or poignant resolutions, these 15 movies stand out for having the best endings ever.

We’ll only be considering close combat in live-action films, and excluding any war battles, car chases or shootouts ... a brutal smackdown that trumps all previous hero-on-hero action ...

I.G. Bloody shootouts ... Academy Awards including Best Picture, Christopher Nolan’s latest film is also his longest, but the movie’s three-hour viewing time is put to good use.