They took a controversial iffy book and made it into a A+ film. This is the best version of Hollywood

So much weird, toxic and cringy stuff was erased from the story completely.

No one in this film is excusing Ryle for his abusive behaviour as if he has a "side to him that he just can't control because of his dark past, you need to be understanding". The characters explain what Ryle is, but in no way excuse it.

Lily doesn't display off-putting behaviour like wittily thinking Ryle is just so hot in scrubs after he freakin attacked her. Or her freakin celebrating being pregnant at the same time as Allysa, instead of being horrified that she's pregnant with an abuser's baby.


Yet at the same time, it kept all the things from the book that makes you enjoy these characters. Their environment, their charm, their distinct personalities......it's all here.

Performances were great, the direction was great, the writing was on point. All the plot twist hit like a ton of bricks.

I love it when pros in the movie industry take dodgy things that became popular and make the BEST version of it.