Fresh off its SXSW debut, road trip horror It Ends has landed an excellent Rotten Tomatoes score.
Alexander Ullom’s movie received favorable appraisals, with critics admiring its unexpected shifts in tone and standout central performances. At present, it boasts a perfect 100% rating from 12 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes; however, this score may evolve as more critics offer their perspectives.
In this rephrased version, we find Phinehas Yoon, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, and Mitchell Cole as the primary characters – four pals embarking on their final escapade following university. Enclosed within a Jeep Cherokee, they suddenly discern that they’re cruising through an otherworldly, existential wasteland, seemingly bound to an eternal road trip.
Here’s what those who’ve watched It Ends at SXSW made of the movie.
The Playlist
This production is strikingly powerful and chilling in its simplicity, showcasing skillful cinematography, screenwriting, and acting throughout. Notably impressive, given it’s a debut film tackling such complex themes.
Bloody Disgusting
In Alexander Ullom’s debut film, he skillfully embeds an exploration of existential dilemmas within the framework of a genre-blending travel thriller. Initially, it unfolds as a chilling horror narrative, but eventually transitions into a thoughtful, contemplative pace, offering a unique portrayal of everyday life as a symbolic metaphor.
FandomWire
It Ends” holds promise as a groundbreaking indie horror film similar to “Talk to Me“. It’s imaginative, clever, and above all, it manages to be both genuinely frightening and enjoyable.
Next Best Picture
The movie “It Ends” isn’t just a gripping watch, but it also delves deeply into the apprehensions and existential anxiety that haunt Generation Z. This exploration is made even more compelling by Alexander Ullom’s exceptional scriptwriting and a stellar ensemble of four performances.
Variety
Over time, I’ve been subtly unveiling something that carries a shockingly fresh tone, intricately layered complexity, and an incredibly bright future for all the budding talents who are part of this journey with me.
IndieWire
The overall situation has a hint of nihilism, yet it lacks sufficient humor or enlightenment to justify its ultimate impact. It seems more like a trick to make us care, and perhaps that’s the point of modern youth culture.
The Hollywood Reporter
In this case, the idea is so bizarre that it’s challenging to comprehend fully, but Ullom should be recognized for successfully conveying such an uncertain high-level concept with skillful direction.
It Ends doesn’t have a wider release date yet.
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2025-03-20 01:19