Author Reacts Surprisingly to Movie Ending in Idea of You
“The book is a book, and the movie is a movie,” she said. “You have to step away and let the filmmakers do what they’re going to do and not get too concerned with what it is you’ve created and when it stops because it’s a completely different medium.”
When it comes to the new ending, Robinne acknowledges that movie viewers often struggle with films that conclude on a somber note.
“It’s America—Hollywood’s going to do what they’re going to do, and they’re going to throw a happy ending on everything,” she noted. “I don’t know why. You hope they’ll stay true to what you’ve written because it held significance for you, but you also have to consider the box office, viewers, and what their audience will want to see.”
Conversely, Robinne, who has also appeared in films like Fifty Shades Darker and Seven Pounds, pointed out that a movie like Titanic, known for its tragic ending, resonated well with audiences. She admitted to watching the film in theaters four times to experience the emotional release, expressing, “Crying makes me feel alive.”
Regarding the possibility of revisiting her beloved characters in the future, she hesitates to commit to the idea for Solène and Hayes at this moment, saying, “Maybe in the future, I will return and give them more time together. But we’ll see.”