The shadows of the past: Colleen Hoovers message in the new film

The shadows of the past: Colleen Hoovers message in the new film

In the exciting world of literature, a work has emerged: Colleen Hoovers novel "It Ends with Us - only once" . Originally published in 2016, tells the story of personal fights and the serious experiences in childhood that influence our relationships. Hoover not only addresses her own biography, but also speaks to many young readers: inside, especially through the viral distribution on platforms such as Tikkok, where their messages experienced a new wave of popularity.

The literature of Hoover is, however, more far; With over twenty novels published, she is one of the best-selling author: inside on the New York Times bestseller list. Her works move to the genres New Adult, Young Adult, Psychothriller and Love Drama. The continuation of her story, "It starts with us - only once and forever" , appeared in 2022 and expanded the discourse on relationships between the characters Lily, Ryle and Atlas.

film adaptation and criticism

The book series has now been converted into a film that in 2024 under the title "only once left - it ends with us" . Director Justin Baldoni, who also plays the role of violent Ryle Kincaid, wants to raise awareness of male violence with this adaptation. This message could help transform the work of mere entertainment into a serious discussion with a often tabooed topic.

However, there are already critical voices about the film. Many relate to the fact that the implementation ultimately remains too simple and idealistic. Critics fear that the emotional depth that many survivors experience of abuse cannot be found in the cinematic representation. One accusation is that the end product draws a "soft -washed" image of serious and complex topics, and thus distorts reality.

Although the film takes good intentions, it remains to be seen whether it can actually capture the severity of the topic, or whether it only offers a romanticized and kitsch version of history. The ongoing discussion about the presentation of these topics in pop culture shows that there are still challenges on how to represent violence in relationships sensitively and authentically.

The examination of the history of Colleen Hoover is therefore not only literary, but also socially relevant. The possibility of truly dealing with the complex feelings and ancestors that the recently published film appeals to is a important topic - both in literature and on the screen.

For more information and a deeper insight into the filmic implementation and the topics behind it, See the current article at www.tv-media.at .