When I saw a preview screening of the It Ends With Us movie, I went in totally blind. I knew nothing about the Colleen Hoover book, had not watched any interviews nor seen clips from the film and had only seen the trailer briefly. That said, I really enjoyed the film. However, it seems book readers are divided.
It Ends With Us Review From a Non Book Reader
here’s what i said in my video review posted on social media:
“Please note, non book reader and I went into this film not knowing anything – which is actually how I enjoy going into movies now. Because if you’re watching the talk shows and you’re seeing the trailer over and over, you feel like you’ve seen most of the film. So I try to avoid things as much as I can. Again, not a book reader, but I felt like the script was adapted very well for the screen. There were some good twists. I didn’t know exactly where things were going which is always a nice change. Also really enjoyed the casting of both the younger and older versions of the characters. And I loved the costume design.”
Recognizing that I have a different view since I didn’t read the book, I asked book readers to share their thoughts.
Here are a few perspectives and thoughts from book readers:
“I loved the book so much and felt the movie was a bit disappointing. I love Blake, the acting was great and the characters looked how I pictured them when I read the book but it felt rushed and they left out so many important scenes. They also changed too many things but if you didn’t read the book I think it’s still a good movie.” – IG user @thereal_adri
“I read the book last week and I fear that was my downfall – I was just sitting there comparing the two the entire time and like … that’s annoying why was I doing that?! lol” – IG user @shelbysorrel
“Having read the book and seen the movie. It’s perfection.” – IG user @msrheinlander
“Read the book. Loved it. Saw the movie. OBSESSED!” – TikTok user Christy Beasley
“Didn’t like the book. And the film does not do justice to abused women.” – TikTok user Blah blah blah 22
Important note:
A user on TikTok inquired about the PG-13 rating, asking if she could take her 16-year-old daughter to see it.
Obviously, there are adult themes, but there’s no nudity. The love scenes are tame, and even the abuse is not super graphic.
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It Ends With Us Opens in theaters August 9, 2024.
