Inglourious Basterds ending explained (spoilers)

[melinda]

After strangling Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) for being a spy, Colonel Landa (Christoph Waltz) captures Raine (Brad Pitt) and Utivich (B.J. Novak) and takes them to a secluded building, intentionally leaving Ulmer and Donowitz (Omar Doom and Eli Roth) in the theatre with the bombs on their legs. He explains to Raine that to end the war, he is willing to let the German high command be destroyed, and will let Raine take him into custody in exchange for total immunity from war crimes and a home in America. He even puts the bombs from Raine's legs under Hitler's seat in the balcony. Raine agrees and they strike a deal over a radio to an OSS commander. Meanwhile, Shosanna (M

[vadronovGaf]

Jewel is kidnapped by Nigel and brought to Marcel just in time for them to take off with the rest of the captured birds. Blu tries to get her out, but is locked in a cage himself. Blu manages to get himself and Jewel out by attaching a bungee cord to a fire extinguisher. The rest of the birds are quickly set free by Blu and Jewel. Blu then uses the fire extinguisher to eject Nigel from the plane. Nigel then meets with the business end of the planes propellers. In the struggle, Jewels wing is injured.

Blu embraces Jewel as they fall. She kisses him, and he finds the inner strength to fly. They return to Linda and Tulio. Linda decides to help Tulio open a bird conservatory for Blu and Jewel to fly freely in their own environment. Linda moves to Brazil to stay with Blu and Tulio, her new lover.

It is revealed early credits that Nigel survived.