The film ‘It Ends With Us’ focus on romance and sex often overshadows its handling of sexual abuse
Blake Lively stars in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us, but the movie struggles with balancing its romantic elements with the novel’s deeper themes. Lively’s portrayal is marked by a constant, wistful demeanor, which captures the novel’s emotional tone but fails to address the book’s core issue with sufficient depth.
The film’s focus on romance and sex often overshadows its handling of sexual abuse, a subject central to Hoover’s narrative. While the adaptation effectively showcases Lively’s emotional range, it falls short in exploring the complexities of the abuse depicted in the book.
This lack of nuance detracts from the film’s overall impact, leaving the audience with a portrayal of abuse that lacks the necessary gravity and insight. The adaptation is visually engaging but may leave viewers seeking a more comprehensive treatment of its serious themes.
