I'm Thinking of Ending Things — A mind wandering without direction
The film's structure resists clarity, but its emotional core remains accessible. The central relationship feels real despite the abstract framing.
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The story comes in pieces, like the main character's own thoughts. There's a feeling of not knowing what's going on, even when people are talking. What's said doesn't always match what's really going on. The same worries come up again and again, hinting at bigger problems underneath.
The film moves slowly, letting quiet moments speak as loudly as words. Visuals show what's going on inside without spelling it out. The strange parts don't get in the way of the main relationship - they just make everything feel more uncertain.
Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley navigate their roles with a careful restraint that avoids melodrama. Their performances suggest longing and hesitation, even when the situation is unclear. Toni Collette and David Thewlis add layers of unease through subtle shifts in tone and expression.
The strange style sometimes makes it harder to feel what's going on. Some scenes feel more like artistic choices than they do story needs. But even with that, the film shows a delicate kind of connection in the middle of all the uncertainty.
2020 · English. Film details · Poster source · Artwork © its respective rights holders.
7/10
My verdictThe film's structure resists clarity, but its emotional core remains accessible. The central relationship feels real despite the abstract framing.
— Desly