'It Ends With Us' Struggles to Balance Romance and Serious Themes

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni star in a film adaptation that mixes melodrama with a complex portrayal of domestic abuse.

• The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel stays loyal to its source but falters in execution.
• Blake Lively's performance is engaging but let down by clichéd writing and inconsistent tone.
• Director Justin Baldoni's dual role as lead actor and director may have impacted the film's effectiveness.
• Critics note the film's struggle to balance romantic tropes with the gravity of domestic violence.
• The movie's visual and emotional elements often clash, leading to mixed audience reactions.

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