Justin Baldoni’s directorial effort, *It Ends With Us*, adapted from Colleen Hoover's popular novel, delves into the difficult aspects of love and domestic abuse as seen through Lily Bloom’s perspective (played by Blake Lively). The movie follows Lily’s story, beginning with her optimism as a florist and progressing to confronting the troubling truths about her relationship with Ryle (also Justin Baldoni), a neurosur…

I was truly impressed by this film; it’s exceptional. It's just wonderful.

I thought *’It Ends with Us'* was mostly excellent, even if the ending leaves me wondering about my overall impression. The acting from Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni (am I alone in thinking he resembles Runar from *'Ice Age'?*...), Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate—really, even Isabela Ferrer and Alex Neustaedter (*aside from the resemblance*)—is fantastic. There seemed to be a genuine connection between Lively and Bald…

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 a…

It Ends With Us encounters some challenges while attempting to merge intense dramatic elements with a standard romantic storyline, though it does provide a somewhat insightful look at inherited trauma and abusive relationships. The movie feels predictable and lacks the depth that its subject matter calls for, but it remains impactful largely because of the actors’ solid portrayals, Justin Baldoni's empathetic dire…