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Regretting You Regretting You is a deeply emotional drama that leans hard into the messiness of love, grief and the complicated bond between a mother and daughter. Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, the film doesn’t shy away from big feelings, heightened conflict, or emotional vulnerability and for better or worse, that’s exactly what it’s about. From its opening moments, the movie makes it clear that it’s not interested in simpleness so much as emotional truth, even when that truth is painful or overwhelming. The story centers on Morgan and her teenage daughter Clara, who are painfully out of sync with each other in nearly every way. Morgan is cautious and guarded, shaped by loss, responsibility and the sacrifices she’s made to protect her family. She believes stability is love, even if it means denying herself happiness. Clara, on the other hand, is impulsive, passionate and desperate to experience life fully, even if that means making mistakes. She resents what she sees as her mother’s fear driven choices, while Morgan fears Clara is rushing headfirst toward heartbreak. Their relationship is defined by constant friction, missed connections, and conversations that never quite say what either of them truly means. When a devastating tragedy strikes, both women are forced to confront not only their grief, but also the misunderstandings and unspoken resentments that have quietly shaped their relationship for years. The loss doesn’t bring them together right away, but instead it pushes them further apart, highlighting how differently they process pain. Much of the film’s tension comes from watching these two characters circle the same emotional wound from opposite sides, each convinced the other cannot possibly understand what they’re feeling. This film captures how grief doesn’t follow a neat timeline and how love between parents and children can be unconditional yet deeply flawed. It explores the uncomfortable idea that good intentions don’t always prevent harm and that protecting someone can sometimes feel like control from the other side. The performances, especially from the leads, carry an importance that grounds the story, making the conflicts feel personal rather than overdramatic. Ultimately, Regretting You is a tear jerking reflection on how love can hurt just as much as it heals and how understanding often comes too late, but still matters when it arrives. It’s a story about forgiveness, not just of others, but for themselves and about learning to let go of regret before it defines you completely. It’s not an easy watch and it doesn’t pretend to be, but for fans of emotionally charged, character driven dramas, it delivers a powerful and relieving experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
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Scream 7 2.27.26
“Fifty First Dates” is one of those romantic comedies that quietly sneaks up on you. On the surface, it looks like a classic early 2000s Adam Sandler movie: goofy jokes, exaggerated side characters and sun soaked tropical scenery straight out of a vacation postcard. It’s easy to assume you know exactly what kind of film you’re getting. But beneath the silliness and slap your knee humor is a surprisingly tender story about commitment, patience and the idea of choosing love every single day, even when it isn’t easy. Sandler plays Henry Roth, a charming marine veterinarian, who prides himself on avoiding emotional attachment. He’s the kind of guy who enjoys short term flings and carefully keeps people at arm’s length. That all changes when he meets Lucy, played by Drew Barrymore, a sweet, artistic woman with a warm personality and an open heart. Their chemistry is instant and natural, but there’s a devastating catch. Lucy suffers from short term memory loss caused by a traumatic accident, meaning she wakes up every morning with no memory of the day before. When Henry realizes that Lucy forgets him every single day, the film shifts from a lighthearted romance into something much more meaningful. Instead of walking away, Henry commits fully. He chooses to make Lucy fall in love with him from scratch, over and over again, knowing she will never remember the effort he put in the day before. What could have been treated as a simple running gag becomes the emotional core of the movie. It raises surprisingly deep questions about love, sacrifice and identity. How far should someone go for the person they love? Can love still exist if shared memories disappear? Is love defined by grand gestures, or by the willingness to keep showing up? Henry answers all of this in one way. “Fifty First Dates” isn’t trying to reinvent the romantic comedy genre, but it does gently twist it in a way that makes it stand out. It balances humor and heart with ease, blending absurd moments with genuine emotional weight. The film is funny, heartfelt, occasionally ridiculous and ultimately sincere in its message. If you’re looking for a romcom that makes you laugh and then unexpectedly reflect on what love really means, this one is worth remembering. Even if Lucy can’t.
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