The 10 Most Confusing Movies Ever Made

Most movies love handholding. Not in a romantic way, but in a “here’s the explanation of what just happened in case you weren’t watching” kind of way. However, there are some that throw such banal approaches out the window, blindfold you, spin you around, and whisper, “Good luck.”

Confusing films can be frustrating on the first pass, but that’s half the fun. And when the credits roll, you’ll be googling “Ending explained” videos to not feel like a pleb. And here they are!

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

The film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” by Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman will leave your heart in disarray. In this movie, Jim Carrey signs up to delete his ex (Kate Winslet) from his brain, then realizes mid-procedure that he actually wants to keep the good stuff. Scenes fold into each other like misfiled memories; hair colors become chapter markers; logic politely steps aside so feelings can drive. It’s a sci-fi breakup movie that argues love is messy and memory is political.