It Ends with Us (2024) Movie Review

First Reaction – It Ends With Us is a messy message on an important subject.

Director: Justin Baldoni

Writer: Christy Hall (Screenplay)

Writer: Colleen Hoover (Book)

Cast

Blake Lively (Green Lantern)
Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin)
Jenny Slate (Zootropolis)
Brandon Sklenar (Midway)
Hasan Minhaj (Haunted Mansion)

Plot: Upon the unexpected return of her long-lost first love, a woman finds her bond with a captivating yet violent neurosurgeon disrupted. She comes to understand that she needs to draw upon her inner resilience to face a challenging decision about her future, one which seems almost impossible.

Runtime: 2 Hours 10 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The narrative commences as Lily (Lively) embarks on a fresh chapter in her life. She establishes a floral boutique, which unwittingly paves the way for an encounter with alluring neurosurgeon Ryle (Baldoni). Incidentally, his sister Allysa (Slate) joins Lily’s shop. Despite the swift onset of their relationship, Lily finds herself reminiscing about her past romantic entanglements.

Lily encounters her old flame, Atlas (Sklenar), which stirs up old emotions within her. She finds herself in a quandary as Ryle displays increasingly domineering behavior, causing her to ponder the best course of action.

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Recap

The film narrates a woman’s journey, having been brought up under the oppressive influence of an abusive father. She unwittingly finds herself in a similar predicament as her mother. Her new romantic partner starts exerting control over her life, leading to a dilemma: should she break free from this cycle by reconnecting with her first love?

Worst Parts

The film was challenging to find enjoyment from due to its mismatched tone. Presenting abusive relationships as a captivating romantic comedy seemed ill-suited, leaving us questioning the plot’s direction. The will they/won’t they dynamic lacked coherence. Performances were generally subpar, with Jenny Slate being an exception and adding some humor to the movie. However, the film failed to deliver the intensity needed and fell short in portraying the manipulative nature of the main character, compromising its credibility.

Final Thoughts –It Ends With Us is a drag, tonally wrong movie.

2025-06-29 14:37

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