Content warning: This review contains descriptions of domestic violence.
The shockingly long press tour drama is now safely behind us, with Blake Lively and The End of Us, directed by Justin Baldoni and based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, released on streaming services this week. What will the movie be like in a few months, you ask? That’s what I want to know. Below, take a look at 48 thoughts that came to my mind while rewatching “The End of Us.”
Oh, the leaves!
Is Placeola, Maine a real place? I could Google it, but I can’t.
Why is Blake Lively’s Lily Bloom so sad despite having such great hair?
Sorry… Is “Grey’s Anatomy” Owen Lily’s dead father? Does the age difference matter? Or just a man with a different build and fuzzy red hair?
“It bothers me that you sit so close to the edge.” Is this a metaphor for something?
Is this the brooding, smoking Justin Baldoni?
Well, he’s a brain surgeon, at least that’s what we know.
“This is so embarrassing, I’m obsessed with flowers” – the woman may have said this in public before.
I’d love to say that a guy just saying “I want to have sex with you” doesn’t work for me, but… I guess that’s easier, right?
I won’t talk to a stranger on a rooftop for that long because I’m scared I’ll get pushed off, is that normal?
I admit I wish the lighting in this scene was better.
Wow, they really found the perfect young Blake Lively.
I just realized this reminded me of that weird story Lily told Justin Baldoni about a “homeless boy” from her past.
I don’t hate these overalls.
In fact, I may have owned these work clothes at some point?
Place your order and collect your goods from the flower shop! Wish we could get a live cleaning montage.
Jenny Slate is already so good in this role, but I still don’t know what this character is.
Birkin bags!
Oh no, Jenny Slate hates flowers! How will the two form an unexpected friendship?
Oh my god, what a lively cleaning montage and unexpected friendship-building montage! I’ve struck gold.
His name isn’t Ryle.
Like Kyle, with an R?
Why is she wearing a rainbow sweater?
Karaoke time!
I definitely learned useful gardening tips from here.
I have to say, Jenny Slate really likes these sturdy accessories.
The lily’s curl pattern is equally strong.
This “date me” moment probably reminds me of Funk’s “marry me!”
Oh, the falling in love scene.
Hey, it’s Atlas, the “homeless boy” from high school! He’s horny!
Please don’t call your partner “my girlfriend.”
Ah, Lyle and Janey Slater had an older brother that Lily never heard of, and he died when they were very young. Please pay attention to this.
Wow, Lily is having a hard time hiding her dark circles 🙁
Oops, the Atlas/Lyle fight.
I can’t say I like Atlas’ description of “the guy you wasted your virginity for.”
Heck, in high school, Atlas was beaten up by Lily’s creepy father when he came on to Lily.
It’s cargo pants again!
Call it the “perfect deal” if you like.
“I am a healthy neurosurgeon” This is not what Ryle thinks (for me personally).
Did he propose after seeing his friend’s newborn baby? Let’s go! Can they just spend one day together?
Oof, this is terrible.
Something very disturbing is happening.
Not to play medical expert, but I feel like…the room should be cleared during a SANE exam, right?
Here we go again, Lily, the latest victim of abuse, finds out in the hospital that she is pregnant.
Oh my god, Lyle…did his brother get shot by mistake? Was that how he died?
The kid! His name was Emerson, named after Ryle’s brother.
Wow, I’m happy to say Lily is gone.
Oh, and reconnecting with the Sweet Farmers Market of Atlas. Oops!
