How It Ends
How It Ends

Movie spotlight

How It Ends

2021
Movie
83 min
English

Liza scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won't be easy, as her car has been stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self, Liza embarks on a hilarious journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users76%
Director: Zoe Lister-JonesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, reeling from a sudden breakup, finds herself with a mysterious blackout leading up to the world's impending end. With only hours left, she embarks on a chaotic and cathartic journey through Los Angeles with her younger self, confronting her past regrets and finding a new perspective on life.

Critical Reception

How It Ends received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its unique premise and the performances of its lead actresses. While some found the narrative ambitious and emotionally resonant, others felt it occasionally strayed into sentimentality and didn't fully capitalize on its high-concept premise. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating the film's blend of humor and pathos.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and unconventional approach to exploring themes of self-discovery and regret.

  • The chemistry between the lead actresses was a highlight for many reviewers.

  • Some critics noted that the film's philosophical musings could sometimes feel heavy-handed.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique concept and emotional depth, often highlighting the performances as a strong point. Many found it to be a thought-provoking and enjoyable experience, though a segment of viewers felt the pacing could be inconsistent.

Fun Fact

The film famously features an all-female directorial team and writers room, aligning with its themes of female empowerment and perspective.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
Thimble

Thimble

A refreshingly sincere movie in an age of reflexive cynicism. How it Ends is short, sweet, and while it isn't philosophically ground-breaking, it does function well as a perspective re-adjustment. I believe the movie achieved exactly what...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

The quirky apocalypse comedy “How It Ends” is a witty and strangely optimistic story about a woman (Zoe Lister-Jones) who sets out to make peace with her past regrets and tie up loose ends on the very day a giant asteroid is scheduled to wi...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com After a day with the emotionally overwhelming CODA, a disappointing Human Factors, and a divisive Cryptozoo, I was incredibly excited to en...