Endless (2020)

Endless takes a familiar star-crossed romance and gives it a gentle, wistful supernatural lift, the kind that aims straight for the heart without turning cynical or cruel. Scott Speer keeps the vibe tender and dreamlike, letting Alexandra Shipp and Nicholas Hamilton’s amiable chemistry do the heavy lifting as grief, guilt, and love blur into something almost tangible. What really sells it is the film’s kind-hearted spirit—helped along by a warm supporting cast—so even when the premise feels comfortably recognizable, the emotions land with sincere, earnest pull. If you’re allergic to tearjerker fantasies or prefer your romance with sharper edges, it may feel soft around the corners, but for anyone craving a sweet, cathartic cry, it’s an easy movie to lean into.

Endless is aiming for a dreamy, teen-romance tearjerker with a fantasy twist, trying to turn grief and first love into something poetic and hopeful. The problem is it often feels like it’s borrowing emotional beats from better YA romances without earning them, so the big moments can come off as manufactured rather than devastating. The pacing is also sluggish, stretching a simple idea into a longer, loopier experience that may test your patience if you want sharp writing or grounded performances. If you’re the type who melts for sincere, soft-focus romance and can forgive a thin script as long as the vibes are earnest, you might still find it comforting; if you need convincing chemistry and fresh storytelling, this probably isn’t your time well spent.