It Ends With Us’ Justin Baldoni sues The New York Times for millions; netizens say ‘so much mess over total crap movie’

The lawsuit is a response to the Times’ claims, which detailed accusations of sexual harassment against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath, allegedly perpetrated toward actor Blake Lively. It also contends that Blake herself manipulated the narrative and falsely used harassment claims to gain control over the production process. According to Baldoni’s legal team, the article relied almost exclusively on Lively’s unverified account, ignoring other evidence that contradicted her version of events.

While the legal proceedings are ongoing, it’s clear that netizens are growing increasingly disillusioned with the whole ‘he said she said’ narrative the controversy has been adopting. Many have taken to social media to express their discontent, with one user saying, “I can’t believe how much mess has happened over this total crap movie.” Others have been equally blunt, with one comment on Reddit reading, “The movie is garbage. It’s not worth all this destruction.” One user humorously compared the movie to a much simpler production, saying, “My daughter’s pizza review she recorded on an iPhone was better than this movie.” Some also shared their opinion on the source material, stating, “The first mistake was adapting a Colleen Hoover book.”

Another user aptly pointed out, “The irony is, it’s a real-life metaphor for the movie and the characters and the movie’s situations: destructive, malicious, hurtful, violent, and secretive.” Another added, “Another chapter of this mess, who could have thought this movie could bring so much drama.” As the controversy rages on, it seems that both the It Ends With Us movie and the real-life saga behind it are becoming more of a spectacle than a cinematic experience.