The highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends With Us” has finally hit the big screen, starring none other than Blake Lively. The book took TikTok by storm with over one billion tags and sold 20 million copies, making it a New York Times bestseller.
The film follows the story of Lily Bloom, played by Lively, who finds herself in a complicated love triangle between her abusive boyfriend Ryle Kincaid, portrayed by Justin Baldoni, and her first love, Atlas Corrigan, played by Brandon Sklenar. While on the surface, it may seem like a standard romantic comedy, the film delves into dark themes of domestic abuse.
At the London premiere of the film, Lively expressed the responsibility she felt in bringing the story to life for fans of the book. However, the film has faced criticism for potentially romanticizing domestic abuse. Despite this, Lively, who is also a producer on the film, insists that it was made with empathy and sensitivity.
While critics have given the film mixed reviews, fans at the premiere praised the portrayal of Lily’s struggle and the relatability of the characters’ experiences. With comparisons to “Pretty Woman” and “50 Shades of Grey,” the film has the potential to become a guilty pleasure hit among audiences.
As adaptations of popular books continue to draw in audiences, “It Ends With Us” may find success with its loyal fan base, despite the critical reception. Only time will tell if the film will join the ranks of other blockbuster book adaptations.
