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"The movie was a buzzy entry in the genre of trauma-tinged romance, which tends to follow white women with tousled hair as they discover their own strength and resilience after enduring terrible hardship. But, as you may remember, the film's abuse plotline was soon overshadowed by real-life drama: Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment (which he has denied), and both actors eventually brought lawsuits against each other. (Baldoni's suit was dismissed; Lively's is set for trial next year.)"
"The latest movie, out today, arrives comparatively unclouded by scandal-unless you count the cheerful deployment of unimaginable tragedy to get the rom-com machinery up and running. "Regretting You," with its charismatic, multigenerational cast, explores the comforting idea that bad things happen to good people, over and over, but that it's never too late for a happy ending. Memorable-and familiar-lines include "We're all broken and totally messed up," "I should have fought harder for you," and "I've wanted you since the day I met you.""
A previous film adaptation starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saw its abuse plotline eclipsed by real-world legal and harassment allegations involving those actors. Several bestselling romantic novels are being adapted for the screen. The new release arrives relatively free of scandal but foregrounds the cheerful deployment of unimaginable tragedy to power rom-com dynamics. The narrative centers on sisters Morgan and Jenny and their entanglements with Chris and Jonah; Morgan is quiet and responsible, Jenny is a hard-partying foil, Chris is magnetic but inconsiderate, and Jonah is shy and kind. The film emphasizes trauma-tinged romance, resilience, and second chances.
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