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It Ends with Us (2024)

2024 • 2h 11m • Drama, Romance • PG-13
On September 25, 2026
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CinemaSerf on It Ends with Us

6/10 · Aug 15, 2024

Lily (played by Blake Lively) was expected to deliver a eulogy at her father’s funeral; however, she simply couldn’t manage it. Even with her mother (Amy Morton) present and under the intense scrutiny of a crowded church, she struggled to identify even a few positive things to say about him. Flashbacks soon reveal the reasons for this, and also explain how she developed into someone drawn to romance. Her life takes another turn when she meets neurosurgeon Ryle (Justin Baldoni), sparking an immediate connection. She then fulfills a long-held ambition by opening a flower shop, where a customer seeking employment walks in. It turns out that this person, Allysa (Jenny Slate), is the sister of a mysterious man. Perhaps things could work out? However, a dinner leads to an encounter with Atlas (Brandon Sklenar), prompting another journey back into the past. We discover that when she was younger—portrayed by Isabela Ferrer—she had a significant relationship with a drifter (Alex Neustaedter) until her father (Kevin McKidd) intervened; what happened next is best left to your imagination. When Ryle witnesses them talking, he becomes suspicious, leading to changes in his behavior that negatively impact their relationship as events unfold into an uncomfortable sequence. I’m still unclear about the rationale behind making this film. While the subject matter deals with important issues, the narrative feels slow and loses momentum just when it seems poised to become more engaging. The cinematography focuses too much on Lily's underdeveloped character, and the writing frequently leans toward melodramatic music cues rather than allowing potentially moving or meaningful moments to truly resonate. The intention appears to be exploring not only the impact of domestic violence today but also its underlying causes, so that a different path can be chosen in the future; however, this is presented superficially and could easily be trimmed by thirty minutes without diminishing the story's core—such as it is. It’s an unfortunate result.

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