Netflix originals do not have the best reputation since several Netflix originals, such as  “The Kissing Booth” and “The Open House,” received poor reviews from film critics. When “Bird Box,” starring Sandra Bullock was released in early December 2018, however, Netflix’s audience found themselves shocked by the surprising intrigue of the original and the way the unique movie differed from Netflix’s other horror films.

Featuring an outstanding cast with Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, and even Machine Gun Kelly, the film “Bird Box” is based on a novel written by Josh Malerman. Although closely resembling the original book, the movie ends on a more positive note than its novel. Due to the fact that the horror movie avoided an ending more fitting for the horror genre and choose to end in a more light-hearted manner, several critics have come to question the choice.

The cast and crew claim that the film is supposed to mirror a story of faith and hope, unlike that of other dystopian films that came before it. Hannah Shaw-Williams wrote in her Screen Rant piece that the story of “Bird Box” “represents the power of blind faith — the kind of faith that Malorie had when she chose to take on the rapids with both herself and her children blindfolded.” The writer of the film, Eric Heisserer, said that “it seemed smarter for us to make that more of an optimistic ending,” since the film began with the introduction to Malorie’s deep depression over her belief that she would end up alone and not being able to love her future child. The ending of the film serves to prove that despite meek circumstances, Malorie is able to connect with her son, Boy,  and her friend’s child, Girl.

Compared to movies of the same genre, “Bird Box” offers a new perspective on the human spirit in a dystopian world. Facing death and fighting to beat what seems like impossible odds, many horror movies’ main characters often end up failing in their journey or suffering a major loss. “Bird Box” ends in a way that proves that the human spirit can remain unbroken and survive in dire circumstances, making it stand out amongst the rest of its genre.