It Ends With Us delivers a compelling story that takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.
Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening a business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) soon sparks an intense connection. Still, as the two fall deeply in love, she begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklener), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle gets upended, leaving her with an impossible choice.
This story is a tale of self-reflection, inner beauty, and spiritual upliftment that will resonate with the audience. Justin Baldoni’s direction achieves this by creating a visually stunning atmosphere through cinematography, sound editing, and design. The exceptional performances by the main actors, combined with strong writing, effectively highlight the resilience that can emerge from challenging experiences. Both verbal and nonverbal communication are used to convey the suffering associated with trauma of this nature.
The performance of Blake Lively was particularly remarkable. She handled the storyline with great sensitivity, considering the difficult subject of domestic violence. Although there were possibly more aspects of the issue to explore, she managed to handle the material tactfully. The rest of the cast also did a great job; Jenny Slate was supportive but brought humor to her character, and Justin Baldoni portrayed the antagonist convincingly, with a believable portrayal of an abuser. The pacing of the movie was good, and the transitions between past and present helped to break up the story into more manageable parts. The young cast also acted solidly, contributing to a very emotionally fulfilling movie that left many viewers in my showing in tears.
Overall, It Ends With Us was great. It has enough beauty and emotional fortitude that it would be suitable for a night out with a group of friends, a girls’ night, or some sort of church/organization meeting. However, in terms of the story, the book is likely the best way to fully experience and appreciate this intense tale and its content.
It Ends With Us is now playing in theaters.
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