How It Ends (2021)

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A woman scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. However, making it there won't be easy after her car is stolen and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family.

Film Overview
"How It Ends" is an American post-apocalyptic comedy-drama film directed by Zoe Lister-Jones and Daryl Wein. The film premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and was consequently released on July 20, 2021, by American Zoetrope. The film is a whimsical take on the apocalyptic genre, blending comedy and drama in equal procedure for an unique expedition of self-acceptance and individual growth.

Plot Synopsis
The plot concentrates on Liza, a young woman living alone in Los Angeles. On the day before an apocalyptic asteroid is set to damage Earth, the shy Liza, played by Zoe Lister-Jones, starts a journey to a celebration hosted by a pal. An uncommon twist happens when she comes across a more youthful late-me-teenage variation of herself ("Young Liza"), played by Cailee Spaeny, who has in some way landed up in the present day.

Unfolding Drama With Comedy
En route to the party, Liza and her more youthful self, rather of holing up and awaiting completion, decide to walk LA. The duo experience numerous characters, handling the upcoming doom in their ways, even more assisting the movie weave comedy into the story. Amongst these are Liza's parents, played by Bradley Whitford and Helen Hunt, her school instructor, her former friends, and a literal representation of her own inner kid.

Thematic Elements
The movie overflows with styles of self-discovery, friendship, and healing past injuries, making for an unique end-of-the-world story. At its core, "How It Ends" is a love letter to self, demanding fixing up with previous options and facing youth injuries before the world ends. It's also a narrative centered on individual development and the significance of self-acceptance, particularly when Liza assisted her more youthful self through the feelings and scenarios she was yet to experience.

A Refreshing Approach to Apocalypse
Set against the backdrop of an impending asteroid-driven apocalypse, "How It Ends" differs the traditional depiction of such a situation. Rather of concentrating on humankind's defend survival, the film provides an almost serene city landscape where characters take part in dynamic interactions while coming to terms with their death. This approach allows the story to dive into introspection and recovery, using completion of the world as a metaphor for personal endings and shifts.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "How It Ends" is a light-hearted however poignant journey of approval, growth, and making peace with oneself. Instead of loud, action-filled scenes of destruction, the movie opts for a peaceful, reflective, and comedic method to the apocalypse circumstance. This special film uses a terrible, world-ending occasion as a backdrop to tell its reflective and interesting story.

Top Cast

  • Zoe Lister-Jones (small)
    Zoe Lister-Jones
    Liza
  • Cailee Spaeny (small)
    Cailee Spaeny
    Young Liza
  • Whitney Cummings (small)
    Whitney Cummings
    Mandy
  • Tawny Newsome (small)
    Tawny Newsome
    Selene
  • Olivia Wilde (small)
    Olivia Wilde
    Alay
  • Finn Wolfhard (small)
    Finn Wolfhard
    Ezra
  • Logan Marshall-Green (small)
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Nate
  • Nick Kroll (small)
    Nick Kroll
    Gary
  • Bobby Lee (small)
    Bobby Lee
    Derrick
  • Fred Armisen (small)
    Fred Armisen
    Young Manny
  • Glenn Howerton (small)
    Glenn Howerton
    John