The unhappy or sad ending was a way to make an impact on you. I see many do remember the movie. Many people tend to forget, when people have done them favors, almost as if it was done because they earned it. That's not the case. Most people do favors because they care and they have learned( tis better to give than recieve). We need more caring in this world. More compassion. So much is lost. Everything we do in life, has to be done fast and without thought. We have to cram two or more days worth of work and pleasure into one.
You see the poor person on the corner, asking for handouts, what do you do? There are so many in need these days! If you can spare some change, or even a meal, take time to do so.
But *Pay Forward* had many feelings addressed in the movie, it addressed LIFE, in a whole. Life is not always a black and white issue such as ( grow up, graduate, work, marry, children, retire, enjoy).
There is no set plan. Many obsticals can interefere with the best of plans.
And know when you do favors for others, do it because you really care, dont expect payback.
There is lesson each time you do this, not only for you, but for the person you help. We all learn by being taught, and in passing it on, many others have learned too.
It's not that hard to pass on love and caring. Do so, not only for those close to you, but for mankind in a whole.
It was a well made made movie.
Thumbs up!
Have a great day.