Diane

IFC Films | Release Date: March 29, 2019

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Ratings

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netflicApr 15, 2019

This is a highly nuanced character study about a tired woman who keeps blaming herself for mistakes she did in her past.
It is a story about aging, guilt, desire to amend the wrongs Diane did when she was young and a constant struggle to saveThis is a highly nuanced character study about a tired woman who keeps blaming herself for mistakes she did in her past.
It is a story about aging, guilt, desire to amend the wrongs Diane did when she was young and a constant struggle to save her drugs-abusing son.
She lives in a small town where everybody knows everybody. There are several interesting twists in the story, and a lot to discuss after.
Performances are excellent, and the movie feels realistic.
The script however is the weakest component of the movie and leaves you with a feeling of something unfinished.… Expand

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everettJun 17, 2020

The performances are terrific, and it's great to see an abundance of older female actors. I wish they'd been better served by the script, which is uneven. At times it works, but suffers from implausibility, confusing elements, and conflictThe performances are terrific, and it's great to see an abundance of older female actors. I wish they'd been better served by the script, which is uneven. At times it works, but suffers from implausibility, confusing elements, and conflict choices that are unoriginal and - again - implausible as they play out. While I appreciate the opportunity for Mary Kay Place and her supporting cast, it made me wonder if the writer understands women as much as he thinks he does.… Expand

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