Is it too much to ask for a happy ending?

I am not a huge fan of movies that do not have a happy ending.

I won't mention the movie as I am not sure if it is still in cinemas, but while artistic, and unusual, and far from ordinary, it was depressing.

While some would argue that there is an obtuse kind of redemption in the story, it came at the expense of hope and life.

And to be honest, as the storyline became apparent I thought of a friend whose life has been turned upside down by a similar event which was made to seem noble in the film, but in reality is far from it.

I know that life is certainly not always a happy ending. But a struggle in life which I find, as many people seem to, is letting hope rise in the face of hopelessness.

The last thing I want is entertainment which makes that harder.

So to all the artists I know...
Be authentic
Be real
But nurture hope always.

* Sent from my Blackberry