“It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover has finally made its big screen debut, and thousands of readers have flocked to theaters to follow Lily Bloom’s story, resulting in a $7 million box office opening domestically.
Blake Lively takes on the lead role, accompanied by Brandon Sklenar as Atlas and Justin Baldoni, who plays dual roles as Ryle Kincaid and the director of the film adaptation, which is based on the romantic novel.
As expected, and as often happens with most productions inspired by literary works, the film features some differences due to the nature of translating a book into a visual medium. Here, check out what those differences are…
5 differences between the It Ends with Us movie and book
Aging of the Characters: In the novel, Lily Bloom is 23 years old, and Ryle is 30. However, in the adaptation, both characters are older and share nearly the same age. This was done to give the story a focus that is less centered on a young adult audience.
Modified Ending: While the ending follows the same line as the novel, the movie adds more depth, particularly focusing on the relationship between Lily and her mother, and how they both seek healing. According to MEAWW, there is an added scene where we see Lily, her mother, and her daughter visiting her father’s grave, providing emotional closure for the three generations.
Ryle’s Proposal: In the book, the proposal happens after Lily meets Ryle’s mother. However, in the movie, this event occurs differently, with the proposal taking place in the hospital while they visit Allysa and Marshall.
Omission of Characters and Scenes: The book features several additional characters, but in the adaptation, characters like Devin (Lily’s best friend) and Lucy (her former roommate) are removed. The scene with the Boston magnet was also cut from the movie.
Perception of Ryle’s Abuse: One of the most drastic changes is in how Lily perceives Ryle’s abuse. In the movie, we see more of her confusion and internal conflict, which is portrayed more directly than in the novel.
