The seed of the ending was planted early on, and therefore inevitable, but they should have had Paris.
Because they did not their entire interaction was casual and superfluous. Their attraction and brief sexual relationship did not resolve anything for anyone. Yet it could have, one way or another, if they had Paris. The ticket was a step in the right direction, yet not near enough.
Paris would have made them lovers, or loving friends. It may have cemented the insight they were headed for. And it would not have required much production time.
Sudden death simply seemed the easy way out, for everyone, including actors, director, and, especially, writers.
Because they did not their entire interaction was casual and superfluous. Their attraction and brief sexual relationship did not resolve anything for anyone. Yet it could have, one way or another, if they had Paris. The ticket was a step in the right direction, yet not near enough.
Paris would have made them lovers, or loving friends. It may have cemented the insight they were headed for. And it would not have required much production time.
Sudden death simply seemed the easy way out, for everyone, including actors, director, and, especially, writers.