It'd suck indeed.
Though about the ending again: I agree, that was my take on it as well. You should hear some of the theories on it. Though James Woods throwing himself in the garbage truck, is widely accepted.
In no particular order:
the Godfather I
Once upon a time in America
Godfather II
Godfather III
Copland
Scarface
the Truman show
Goodfellas
Casino
Forrest Gump
Road to Perdition
Pulpfiction
Donnie Brasco
Memento
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