I need to disagree with the author, Eddie, about the weakness the movie's ending.
I don't necessarily see Kit as the spoiled kid with the attitude. Yes, she is, but I can't help but empathize with the pain that is causing that attitude. From the beginning, Kit is always just "Dottie's sister". No matter how hard she tries, she's always living in her sister's shadow. It's hard to grow up and leave that juvenile attitude behind when she has no room to grow.
Dottie dropping the ball, whether intentionally or unintentionally, sets Kit free. This is epic. If you're an older sibling, you may understand the moment of pride and joy that you get seeing that your younger sibling can make it without you. In the end, no one is calling Dottie's name. All eyes are on Kit. She's fully in the light of the stadium, leaving her sister's shadow.
She's signing autographs, and making her own choices. Kit getting on the bus without Dottie is so symbolic of not having to be with Dottie anymore to make it in this world. At the beginning, the scout won't even get on the train with Kit without Dottie. Now, Kit doesn't need her. It's very bitter-sweet, because with this maturity the sisters could now truly become friends, but they are parting.
I think it's a wonderful ending, and I am so happy for Kit every time I watch this.
I don't necessarily see Kit as the spoiled kid with the attitude. Yes, she is, but I can't help but empathize with the pain that is causing that attitude. From the beginning, Kit is always just "Dottie's sister". No matter how hard she tries, she's always living in her sister's shadow. It's hard to grow up and leave that juvenile attitude behind when she has no room to grow.
Dottie dropping the ball, whether intentionally or unintentionally, sets Kit free. This is epic. If you're an older sibling, you may understand the moment of pride and joy that you get seeing that your younger sibling can make it without you. In the end, no one is calling Dottie's name. All eyes are on Kit. She's fully in the light of the stadium, leaving her sister's shadow.
She's signing autographs, and making her own choices. Kit getting on the bus without Dottie is so symbolic of not having to be with Dottie anymore to make it in this world. At the beginning, the scout won't even get on the train with Kit without Dottie. Now, Kit doesn't need her. It's very bitter-sweet, because with this maturity the sisters could now truly become friends, but they are parting.
I think it's a wonderful ending, and I am so happy for Kit every time I watch this.