Marrakech – “It Ends with Us,” the beloved 2016 movie by Colleen Hoover has just hit the big screen. Sony Pictures dropped the movie in the United States on August 9.
The screenplay brings Hoover’s story to life, starring Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, and Justin Baldoni, who also directed the film.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, it’s raked in $86.2 million worldwide.
The movie hit theaters a bit earlier on August 7 in Belgium, Finland, the Philippines, and Sweden.
Here’s a concise, spoiler-free summary:
Lily Bloom, fresh from a tense and silent eulogy at her father’s funeral in Plethora, Maine, returns to Boston with dreams of opening her own flower shop.
But just as she’s building her new life, she crosses paths with Ryle Kincaid, a charming and ambitious neurosurgeon.
Their chemistry is undeniable, yet their relationship quickly reveals deeper, darker complexities.
As Lily falls deeper into her romance with Ryle, she’s haunted by memories of her first love, Atlas Corrigan, the boy who once saved her during a troubled childhood.
When Ryle’s temper flares, exposing a cycle of abuse that mirrors her mother’s past, Lily is torn between the love she has and the love she once knew.
The tension escalates as Lily reconnects with Atlas, now a successful chef, while navigating Ryle’s volatile behavior.
She faces an agonizing decision: break free from the cycle of abuse or hold on to the hope that love can conquer all.
“It stops here. With me and you. It ends with us.”
Lily’s iconic line, “It stops here. With me and you. It ends with us,” which inspires the story’s title, is like the mic drop of breaking free from past drama.
So, while our chat ends here, your journey is just kicking off. Whether you devour the book or catch the movie, the real story begins with you.
Enjoy the ride, because it’s all about what you choose next!
