To comprehend the latest romantic melodrama “It Ends With Us,” starring Blake Lively, one must consider its context: within the realm of the traditional “women’s picture” genre and the current publishing industry landscape dominated by female creators and audiences. This context sheds light on the film’s purpose, catering to an often overlooked audience in today’s cinema market, with significant name recognition.
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The narrative follows Lily (surname Bloom), a young woman in Boston aspiring to open her own flower shop named “Lily Bloom’s.” The story unfolds at her father’s funeral, where Lily struggles to find positive memories about him. Amidst her emotional turmoil, she meets a passionate but volatile neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid (played by Justin Baldoni), on a rooftop patio.
As their relationship develops, complications arise when Lily reunites with her high school sweetheart, Atlas Corrigan (played by Brandon Sklenar). Ryle’s jealousy towards Atlas intensifies, leading to escalating conflicts marked by violence and harm towards Lily.
The film fails to capture the stark truths about abuse that resonated with Hoover’s readers, opting for a more softened approach that detracts from the novel’s essence.
MPA rating: PG-13 (for domestic violence, sexual content and some strong language)
Running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
How to watch: In theaters
