Regretting You

I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to... I loved the actors and the acting, the screenplay and cinematography was stunning, but the direction and editing seemed so off and choppy. There was no flow or depth to the movie despite the base plot being deep and filled with emotion.

I didn't read the book, but oh well, this movie makes me never wanna read it... My rating is for the cast and not the movie really...

After the tragic passing of her aunt and dad, Clara is in a dark place and it seems her only source of light is a boy named Miller. Clara's mom Morgan is distraught especially when things are not what they seem in the accident. Her sisters boyfriend Jonah has some secrets himself. It's all about to come crashing down on everyone.

It's a decent romcom / romdrama. All the acting is good it caries some good jokes and some nice moments. The overall situation is a bit bananas but it's a movie.

I liked the 2 lead kids, strong acting chops they both have, funny, sad, moving, hopeful. The pacing was good took about 30 minutes for things to kick off and ramps up to the end. I liked it for a genre that's not rally for me 6/10.

What could have been just another generic adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel becomes a film with its own identity, supported by good performances and confident direction. Mckenna Grace is the standout, delivering a magnetic performance that elevates the material and makes the audience connect with her journey.

Regretting You is, above all, a film about new beginnings. Even if it doesn't explore the full depth of its drama, it wins you over with its emotional honesty and the way it transforms pain into learning. It's a romance that moves, entertains, and proves that sometimes lightness can be as powerful as suffering.

This movie tried to be touching but was almost silly to me. A family tragedy upends the lives of a mother and her teenage daughter. The lack of communication around this event seemed very unrealistic. The smart daughter is somehow oblivious to what most is upsetting to her mother. Meanwhile, potential romances develop for both. Perhaps this was the appeal to the audience. Other than my party of four age 60s folks, the other 25 or so viewers appeared to be all teenage or college girls. And some clapped at the end -- while I shook my head. I've not read any Colleen Hoover works, but will not be attending any more movies from her novels.

Regretting You (2025), directed by Josh Boone and based on Colleen Hoover's 2019 bestselling novel, is a touching exploration of love, betrayal, and the fragile threads that hold a family together. Adapted for the screen by Susan McMartin, the film blends emotional storytelling with a modern-day sensibility that feels both nostalgic and timely.

At its heart lies the strained relationship between Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace), whose lives are shattered by a devastating accident that uncovers painful family secrets. What follows is not merely a story of grief, but of rediscovery - of self, of love, and of the people we thought we knew.

Josh Boone, known for his delicate handling of human emotions (The Fault in Our Stars), brings a similar sensitivity here. The direction feels intimate and restrained, allowing the emotional moments to breathe. The cinematography beautifully captures the quiet melancholy of suburban life, while the editing ensures a smooth narrative rhythm between past and present. The background score, though understated, complements the film's bittersweet tone without overpowering the emotions.

Performance-wise, Mckenna Grace delivers a standout turn - mature, raw, and at times unrecognisable from her earlier roles, including her uptight brilliance in Young Sheldon. Allison Williams brings quiet strength to Morgan's emotional turmoil, and the supporting cast, including Dave Franco and Scott Eastwood, add depth to the interwoven relationships.

While the romantic flashbacks of the early 2000s evoke a sense of déjà vu - love stories that feel like "old wine in a new bottle" - the film's strength lies in how it reframes those sentiments for the 21st-century family, where perfection is a myth and resilience is the real romance.

Ultimately, Regretting You succeeds as a poignant family drama that doesn't shy away from imperfections. It's about learning to love again - not despite the odds, but because of them.

Rating: 7/10 - A heartfelt modern romance with emotional depth, graceful performances, and a quietly moving core.