“How It Ends,” a comedy about the end of the world, offers a peculiar and surprisingly hopeful narrative centered on a woman, Zoe Lister-Jones, who resolves to confront her past mistakes and resolve unfinished business as an asteroid approaches Earth. The movie is essentially about self-acceptance, even when facing imminent destruction. Liza (played by Lister-Jones) has been asked to attend a party marking the end of everything, a final get-together with friends. However, before she can fully embrace the occasion, she feels compelled to reconcile with those she’s wronged or caused stress for, so that she can face oblivion in a positive way. With her younger self, portrayed by Cailee Spaeny, along for the journey, they embark on their mission. A minor setback arises when Liza discovers her car has been stolen, forcing them to continue on foot. The movie moves at a quick pace, frequently introducing new people and drawing attention to the various individuals they meet while traveling through Los Angeles. The film includes a noteworthy collection of brief appearances from many well-known figures in the independent L.A. art scene—Nick Kroll, Charlie Day, Whitney Cummings, Bobby Lee, Lamorne Morris, Fred Armisen, and Rob Huebel—and it’s entertaining to watch them improvise about topics ranging from recycling to excessive drug use. The storytelling has a peculiar quality, such as the casual acknowledgement of an asteroid heading toward Earth (which is visible in the background), and the notion that one person could know so many random people in L.A.. “How It Ends” possesses a distinctive style reminiscent of Miranda July’s work, which may not resonate with all viewers; nevertheless, I was charmed by its oddball appeal.

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