in We end upA woman torn between two very different suitors tries to break the cycle of domestic abuse that her mother also suffered. Adapted from Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, We end upIt delivers a powerful punch in a contrived but harrowing journey of self-realization.What begins as a thrilling love story turns into a deceptively destructive relationship with iron claws. How can someone who claims to be madly in love turn into a physically violent person? You are devastated by the heartbreak of the beloved protagonist despite the film's narrative flaws.
We end up The film takes place in two timelines. In the present, Lily Bloom (Blake Lively, now Lady Deadpool) travels home to Maine for her father's mournful funeral. Jenny, her grieving mother, hopes she has written a heartfelt eulogy for the town's widely admired mayor. Lily goes to her old room and looks out the window. She remembers that she was a teenager (played by Isabella Ferrer) and saw a homeless fellow student, Atlas, sneaking out of a dilapidated building behind her house. The kind and gentle Lily decides to help him after school.
Adult Lily returns to Boston to pursue her dream of opening a flower shop. A chance meeting on the rooftop of a luxury building leads to an instant attraction. She is drawn to Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni, who also directs the film). It seems like a dream come true, but the successful neurosurgeon thrives on flings. Shy Lily won't settle into a romantic relationship easily.
A dark love story based on unbelievable random events.
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3.5/5
Based on the 2016 novel by Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us is a romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni. The film follows a recent college graduate named Lily, who meets and falls in love with a man named Ryle. However, a traumatic incident escalates as her former high school sweetheart returns to her life, complicating her plans.
- the show length
- 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Wayfarer Studios, Saks Picture Company
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Pictures Launches
- release date
- August 9, 2024
- evaluation
- PG-13
- Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni deliver complex, magnetic performances.
- It Ends With Us balances adult romance with harsh lessons in abuse.
- The lazy writing relies on chance, and the film drags on for longer than it should.
Months later, Lily's only employee (Jenny Slate) at her new store accidentally brings Ryle back into her life. Sparks are lit again and a whirlwind of passion erupts. But while dining with Ryle at a trendy restaurant, Lily receives another startling surprise. A grown-up Atlas (Brandon Sklenar) approaches to take their order. The love she felt for him as a teenager has never waned. Ryle notices the change despite her best efforts, and reveals a darker, more hateful side to his personality.
Let's start with the biggest problem the film faces, which cannot be ignored. Every subsequent event depends on pure luck.Little Lily happens to be by her window to see Atlas. Ryle bursts in just in time. Slate, who is a comedian—drumroll please—is Ryle's younger sister. What are the odds that Lily will randomly hire her in Boston, a city of millions? And bumping into Atlas after years of separation is stressful.
There are two ways to look at these unlikely encounters. Screenwriter Christy Hall (Daddio, I'm not okay with thisThe audience wants to believe in coincidence. Fate has thrust Ryle and Atlas into Lily's open arms. They were destined to fight for her heart. A skeptical response is a cheap and lazy explanation. The film brings characters together without finding any plausible reasons.This reviewer belongs to the latter camp. However, We end up The Friend Lottery goes beyond the visceral emotional impact.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are so adorable and adorable.
Lily's struggle with abuse is gripping on a primal level, and Lively pulls off every aspect of her complex character.Lily's beauty, warmth, and dazzling artistic skills make her so attractive. It's understandable why handsome men like Ryle and Atlas long to be with her. But Lily's compassion and willingness to take a second chance lead her down a tragic path. She's horrified by Ryle's behavior but doesn't want to believe that it's really him.
We end up The film draws a striking parallel between Lily and her mother. Both women are victims of a cruel man who is adored by the ignorant public. Neither woman sees the monsters who bully and beat their terrified partners. Teenage Lily can never understand why her mother didn’t leave or report her father. She is disgusted and disappointed that Jenny covered for him, but unfortunately ends up in the same situation. It’s not easy to escape or ask for help. Love becomes a chain that binds.
Baldoni truly wows viewers with his Jekyll and Hyde-like portrayal of Ryle, and his duality as director allows him to escalate thoughtfully.On the surface, Ryle is a dream come true for most women. His looks, his wealth, his intelligence, even his quirks are all attractive and sexually appealing. Lily wouldn't be attracted to a complete idiot. It also makes sense that Atlas would remain forever fascinated with her. No one ever forgets their first love. Hearts will melt from the unspoken longing between them.
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The film ends with sobering lessons in love and domestic violence.
We end up This painful lesson teaches us that victims of domestic violence are not stupid. Abusers do not give up their grip easily. Lily must muster the strength to escape. The scenes of her injury are very painful, but they cannot be ignored.Light is the only purifier of the ugly and the reprehensible.
We end up It is a co-production between Columbia Pictures, Wayfarer Studios, and Saks Picture Company. It is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 9th, produced by Sony Pictures.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-7233. Help is available 24/7 for anyone in need.
