The End We Start From

Like a nod in a thunderstorm, moonlight above a flood, or a kiss on the apocalypse The End We Start From knows how to say a lot with very little.

This film about a survivorist road trip by a mother and her newborn across a post-disaster England (reminiscent of Children of Men) has the grace to be universal while being quite small, thanks in large part to masterful directing by Mahalia Belo.

I could've done without the artsy title and the predictable third act, but I suspect both of those are the fault of the novel which spawned this movie.

The movie is about grief

Based on a novel of the same name, adapted by a well regarded screenwriter, with some fabulous casting, Jodie Comer not being the least of them, so why did it leave me so unimpressed? I think I just didn’t see the point of the piece. The performances, in each case, were very good, but that is the only reason I would recommend it. I give this film a 7 (fell flat) out of 10. [Survival Thriller]

What a strikingly beautiful journey. I'm in tears with the number of topics this movie is infused with. From love and life to heartbreak and responsibility. The journey of a young couple and newborn through disaster and devastation. The heartbreaking thing is that it happens in our own reality. The place we call home is always good enough no matter the size, shape, or condition, it's always more than just material. We really do take it for granted. My heart goes out to every single person and family seeking refuge, seeking a new home. To the people who have never had a home.
It really showed the reality of humankind and how it isn't always kind. It showed the importance of care and trust. It showed the bond between a mother and a child. The hardships and dilemmas, the sacrifices we have to make. This movie was more than just a climate disaster.
I really like the way Mahalia Belo portrayed the book, even though I haven't read it. I just thought the suspense build-up was slightly underwhelming, and the length was too long, as well as it being slightly soft. Other than that, the score paired up with the acting and dialogue was intensely good. The cinematography could have been a little brighter, but I guess the whole vibe of the movie was dark.

Really baffled by the husband's decision to just abandon his family so quickly lol. Many of the key moments were way too short or only talked about, which I imagine was due to the budget. Shame, the trailer for this was great

I started at the end and it was just the same as the beginning. Not a bad movie but did it have to be so dull?

The picture was a splash of average cast, acting, script and plot and started off alright but lost it in the end and the flood just wasn't deep enough to be anything brilliant.

Great performances in otherwise bland film. This has nothing in it except good actors, as both the script and its execution is severely lacking.

Someone mentioned it being "The Road" but for women - that someone clearly did not read the book nor seen the film adaptation lol.

Watched this for Comer and she was quite good. It's not an easy or enjoyable watch, but felt well told for the first half and then meandered into something else. Worth watching for her performance, and the overall solid direction, but can be a trying and depressing slow burn in many parts. 6.1 for good execution, but missed the mark on the road to greatness.

4/10 poor

What a terrible movie, woke garbage and makes no sense whatsoever