While the novel has become a New York Times bestseller and favorite amongst readers — even those who are victims of domestic violence —  its critics think differently. They believe the plot of “It Ends With Us” is not educational and does not raise awareness of the issue — instead, it romanticizes it. The controversial plot became more hotly debated after its movie debut in August. 

For a movie about a woman who hasn’t aged since 1937, “The Age of Adaline” spends a little too much time on the last 12 months of Adaline Bowman’s life. History buffs will find a missed opportunity...