Now available on digital and On Demand, is the comedy, or should I say “dramady” (drama/comedy) film, The End of Us.
The film was written and directed by Steven Kanter and Henry Loevner.
The End of Us stars Ben Coleman, Ali Vingiano, Derrick DeBlasis, Gadiel Del Orbe and Kate Peterman.
The film has a run time of 90 minutes and is rate “R” for language and sexual references.
This film is being called a romantic comedy, but I saw a bit of drama in it as well (thus the reason why I am referring to it as a dramady).
Nick (Coleman) and Leah (Vingiano) are a couple that are living together. It seems like things have not been very happy and content for a while. Leah is practical and career given, and Nick is more of a carefree spirit who doesn’t put much emphasis on having a “real” job. They fight all the time.
Leah has had enough and wants to break up with Nick. Nick on the other hand is not ready to end the relationship.
Due to the fact that they lived together, it will take some time for Nick to get enough money to fully move out. Then the worst thing ever happens – COVID.
Due to the worldwide pandemic, Leah has to put aside her desire to break up with Nick as she is forced to live with him 24/7.
The fights that Nick and Leah had pre-pandemic seem to lessen over time. Nick also gets very jealous when a new suitor tries to “woo” Leah, which would definitely force the pair to break up once and for all.
Leah also has a chance of heart about Nick, to a degree. However, she still feels the need to break up with him.
As they navigate this new normal and reevaluate their relationship, the couple finds that breaking up may be harder than staying together.
I’m cure that COVID has caused a lot of similar situations between couples across the globe. I’m glad that I am happily married, but married or not, the pandemic has put a huge wedge between some couples. I’m sure being stuck with someone 24/7 could ruin even the best of situations.
Because COVID is a real thing, and the situation between Nick and Leah has been playing out with thousands of couples (if not more), that gives this film a bit of realism. It’s one of those “it could happen to you” situations.
Overall I liked the film. It was a bit slow at times and seemed to drag, but there were times I really enjoyed myself. It kind of “ebbed and flowed,” if that makes sense?
Imagine if you were forced to live with an ex during a pandemic? That situation would be very difficult. I think the movie writers did a great job in portraying some realism as to how difficult it could be.
I thought this film was going to be predictable, but it wasn’t. I liked that about the film.
Overall the acting was really good. The characters seemed like real people. They actors were not over acting. It almost seemed as if they were just being themselves, if that makes sense?
This is not your traditional “rom-come,” but if you like dramadies, or if you find yourself interested in films about the pandemic (non-documentary ones that is), then you’ll want to check out The End of Us. Look for it on digital and On Demand.
Below is the film’s trailer for your entertainment.
Kimberly
*I received a free screener link in order to review this film. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.