It Ends With Us is, unfortunately, not a good movie. The execution is weak, the pacing uneven, and the emotional payoff often missing. While the story aims high, the film never fully reaches the depth it needs. What could have been a gripping, emotionally complex drama ends up feeling shallow and, at times, unintentionally artificial. Flat Characters and Weak Relationships One of the film’s biggest problems lies in its characters. They are not particularly interesting, charismatic, or well-developed. Ryle (Justin Baldoni) is a major flaw. As a character, he is emotionally flat and offers very little to explain why Lily (Blake Lively) would be so drawn to him. There is no real chemistry or depth to justify such intense involvement. Blake Lively delivers a committed performance and does what she can with the material she’s given. She brings sincerity and vulnerability to Lily, but even her performance isn’t enough to carry the film. The emotional reactions...
Tobias Menzies is a British actor known for his intelligence, restraint, and remarkable emotional range. Born on March 7, 1974, in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ( RADA ), one of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools. Early in his career, Menzies built a strong foundation in theatre before steadily becoming a familiar face in film and television, particularly in historical dramas and psychologically complex roles. Main Works That Defined His Career Rome (2005–2007) Menzies first gained international recognition as Marcus Junius Brutus in HBO’s Rome . His portrayal captured Brutus’s moral conflict and quiet intensity, setting the tone for the kinds of layered characters he would become known for. Outlander (2014–2018) Perhaps his most talked-about role, Menzies played both Frank Randall and Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall in Outlander — two vastly different characters connected by blood. The dual performance showcased his ability to ...