It Ends With Us

Lily Bloom’s this laid-back kind of gal whose last name fits her love for flowers. After a rough time at her dad’s funeral where words just didn’t come out, she packs up and moves from Maine to Boston. Her big dream? Starting her own flower shop—because what else would someone named “Bloom” want, right?

Once she’s in Boston, she bumps into Ryle Kincaid. He’s not your average guy; he’s a super hot neurosurgeon with a bit of attitude. And get this, he’s Allysa’s brother—Allysa turns out to be Lily’s helper at the flower shop.

Ryle’s cool but not exactly looking for anything serious. Still, Lily finds it tough to resist his charm but tries to keep some distance. She’s also struggling with memories of her past: growing up with an abusive dad and thinking about Atlas, her first love who got hurt by him too. Atlas is someone she can’t completely forget.

Eventually, Lily gives in and starts seeing Ryle. But when thoughts of Atlas surface again, things start getting complicated and shows that Ryle has a darker side that she never expected.

“It Ends With Us – Siamo noi a dire basta” takes inspiration from Colleen Hoover’s book. Hoover writes those kinds of romance stories everybody talks about—and you can tell just by the character names that they belong right there in the heart of some contemporary romance saga.

But there’s more here than meets the eye as Hoover dives into tougher topics like domestic violence, showing both actual moments and ones where it feels like things could tip over into something harmful—like when Ryle throws a fit during his first meeting with Lily by kicking a chair without looking back at how tense it makes everything around them feel.
So, this movie dives into that tricky area of what’s cool and not-so-cool when it comes to a romance with a mysterious “bad boy.” It’s based on Hoover’s book, which really feels like today’s vibe, always questioning stuff and making us decide what we think. Justin Baldoni, who’s the director and plays Ryle too, does a great job balancing right and wrong. It’ll definitely get you thinking about your own take on things.

Blake Lively nails it as Lily Bloom. She starts off all positive but slowly opens up about her insecurities because of her dad.Brandon Sklenar plays the older Atlas, with that classic romance novel hero charm. The younger versions of Lily and Atlas are played by Isabela Ferrer and Alex Neustaedter, and they really fit their roles perfectly.

And here’s a fun surprise—there are a couple of cool cameos! Jenny Slate and Hasan Minhaj both make appearances, and it’s a blast to see them on screen..

The movie sticks close to the book with some playful nods here and there. Like, there’s this line from a neurosurgeon that’s pure gold: “I’m as serious as an aneurysm.” Can’t help but chuckle at those gems!

There are a few awkward parts but also some pretty moving ones. For the people it’s made for, it might just hit the right spot.