katy
I absolutely loved this movie!! The script was just perfect!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12/28/23
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Molly M
'Endings, Beginnings' is a passionate love story between Daphne, a recently unemployed woman, and two best friends (Jack and Frank). Doremus provides viewers with a racy drama that lasts just under 2 hours and is topfull of raw emotion.
The steamy, erotic drama follows Daphne (Woodley) who, after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend Adrien (Gubler), moves into her sister's poolhouse to take a break from the dating scene and come to terms with her breakup. However, this doesn't last long. She soon meets Frank (Stan) and Jack (Dornan) - two best friends that can't help but catch her eye. Daphne becomes involved with both men but decides that she doesn't want to feel like the 'bachelorette' between the two. But she can't stay away for long, and as her relationship with Jack begins to blossom, past feelings resurface and once again end up becoming a wedge between the best friends. Life as a singleton is going well until Daphne discovers she's pregnant and isn't sure who the father is! She decides to raise the baby on her own and move on from both men. Daphne finally has her life on track as the movie closes on an idyllic shot of her walking through a forest, leaving viewers with the three heartfelt words 'you are loved'.
Doremus does a sublime job of creating a modern, contemporary atmosphere throughout all his films and 'Endings, Beginnings' isn't the odd one out. Marianne Bakke's cinematography is breathtaking. It's visually appealing to all viewers and reflects the aesthetic she aims for in her work. The overlapping editing, courtesy of Garrett Price, does come across as choppy and a little jumpy at times but doesn't draw viewers out of the atmosphere 'Endings, Beginnings' creates. Something that makes this such a controversial movie among viewers is because it's semi-improvised and only loosely follows Doremus and Libaire's screenplay. But that's something that makes Doremus' films so grounded and realistic to his viewers.
The cast all give outstanding performances, especially Shailene Woodley in the lead role. Her emotions seem so raw and radiate through the screen. Stan and Dornan are exceptional in their respective roles, with the chemistry between the three visible from the off. The intimate scene they share is so natural, with no awkwardness. The sex scenes in 'Endings, Beginnings' were probably a walk in the park for Dornan considering his previous work in the '50 Shades of Grey' franchise. The soundtrack that accompanies this 110-minute affair is a flawless mix of old and new and works smoothly with the film's overall aesthetic.
There aren't exactly any morals or lessons to be learned from 'Endings, Beginnings', except maybe the fact that getting romantically involved with two best friends isn't the best thing to do, especially after a recent breakup.
Overall, 'Endings, Beginnings' is an ardent movie fuelled by love, passion and raw emotion. It features outstanding performances from its star-studded cast consisting of Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan and Matthew Gray Gubler. Doremus puts a unique, modern twist on the classic 'woman stuck between two men' trope without over-complicating it. So if your a viewer who enjoys a slow-burning romance then 'Endings, Beginnings' is certainly the one for you.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/17/23
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P L
Came here for Sebastian...
The film starts promisingly, has great music and strong scenes that really pull you in. The dynamic between Shailene Woodley and Sebastian Stan is especially great. However, the cut is sometimes irritating and the story weakens towards the end. There is hardly a film that I am so torn about. Conclusion: I liked it anyway and think it's worth seeing, even with the flaws that bother me. And just for Sebastian Stan it's worth seeing anyway <3
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
10/15/22
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Katie I
I know it's just a movie, but if it was me in her situation I would get a paternity test and go after the father for child support. Especially since she couldn't get a job and it's near impossible to get a job while pregnant and showing. Having a baby is very expensive. That's why everyone has baby showers and you still don't get everything you need. If you're going to have unprotected sex, you deserve to have a baby. Clearly neither of the men she was having sex with thought it was a good idea to use a condom either. So they're at fault also. Not all the responsibility should fall on her. But neither guy had officially asked her to be their girlfriend so she didn't "belong" to either one. I wish we could've found out who the father was. I was very curious.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
08/28/22
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Trina W
I am surprised at how intensely I felt about this movie. The relationships felt so real, I found myself questioning what I would do as well. If you need a movie that's romantic, exhilarating, and somehow grounding, this is it. Superb acting. I will be watching again to see what I missed.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
08/16/22
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Audience Member
Very slow movie to get through, especially since the tobacco industry still owns Hollywood.
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Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars
02/15/23
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