The newly released film Regretting You, based on the Colleen Hoover novel, is an emotional drama about love, loss, and extremely complicated family dynamics. Directed by Josh Boons, the film stars Allison Williams as Morgan Grant, a mother trying to keep her family together after a sudden tragedy, and McKenna Grace as her teenage daughter, Clara, who’s dealing with grief, anger and confusion of her own.
The story begins when a car accident changes everything for the Grant family. Morgan loses her husband and sister in the crash, and as secrets start to come out, her relationship with Clara becomes strained. The film follows both of them as they try to heal and figure out how to move forward, but it’s not easy.
The movie does a great job of showing how grief and betrayal can affect people differently. McKenna Grace, whoI already recognized from her strong performances in movies like Gifted, is easily the standout here. She makes Clara’ emotions feel real, and you can tell she’s really putting herself into the role. Allison Williams also gives a great performance as a mom who’s trying her best but doesn’t always make the right choices, which I feel is relatable for many people, especially making mistakes.
Visually, the movie looks great. I noticed the lighting and scenery give it a soft, nostalgic feel, especially in the flashback scenes. The soundtrack also fits well, mixing emotional songs with some fun, upbeat ones during the lighter moments.
Still, Regretting You isn’t perfect. The pacing feels uneven, and some scenes drag on longer than they need to. There’s also a noticeable lack of chemistry between some of the characters, which makes certain emotional moments feel less believable. A few of the storylines, like the teenage romance subplot involving Clara and Miller Adams (Mason Thames), feel predictable, and the movie tries to juggle many themes at once, which I thought made it feel messy at times.
Even with its flaws, Regretting You is an emotional movie that will connect fans of Colleen Hoover’s books and anyone who enjoys heartfelt dramas, like me. It’s about the mistakes people make and how love can still survive.
If you’re looking for something lighthearted, this probably isn’t the right movie for you. But if you like stories filled with drama, that make you think and maybe tear up a little bit, Regretting You is worth the watch.
