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TVJerryMay 27, 2023

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzel play a happily married couple...until she overhears him dissing her new book. And the awkward comedy begins. Louis-Dreyfus is in top neurotic/awkward form with Michaela Watkins providing ideal sisterJulia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzel play a happily married couple...until she overhears him dissing her new book. And the awkward comedy begins. Louis-Dreyfus is in top neurotic/awkward form with Michaela Watkins providing ideal sister vibes and Jeannie Berlin hilariously stealing every scene she's in. Writer/director Nicole Holofcener has penned an amusing script with sharp interactions and her keen observations that much of the humor. While there are serious discussions of love and honesty, it's a special delight to see a charming adult comedy like this back in the cinema.… Expand

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moviemitch96May 27, 2023

Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Tobias Menzies star as a married couple who find themselves in an awkward impasse when she overhears him criticizing her latest book, causing their friends, family, and fellow couples around them to reexamine theirJulia Louis-Dreyfuss and Tobias Menzies star as a married couple who find themselves in an awkward impasse when she overhears him criticizing her latest book, causing their friends, family, and fellow couples around them to reexamine their honest feelings towards each other as well. It's a rather simple and straightforward comedy, but that's what ends up making it so enjoyable and it's undeniably full of heart, charm, and some genuinely funny moments, even if some of the humorous scenes and moments are played a little too safely at times. Dreyfuss and Menzies make for such a charming pair on screen, and their chemistry is undeniable, with some other humorous and worthwhile appearances from other notable faces, such as real-life married acting couple David Cross and Amber Tamblyn. Nicole Holofcener's sharp and keen eye to writing and directing shines brilliantly through here, and you can tell she really understands the couple dynamics quite well. Overall, though simple and straightforward, it's still surprisingly funny, heartfelt, and just a plain old good time.… Expand

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MarkHReviewsJul 13, 2023

“You Hurt My Feelings” is an inspired title. It effectively summarizes all the action that takes place in the course of this film, while simultaneously capturing what’s at stake here.

Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus – “Veep,” “Seinfeld”) has been“You Hurt My Feelings” is an inspired title. It effectively summarizes all the action that takes place in the course of this film, while simultaneously capturing what’s at stake here.

Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus – “Veep,” “Seinfeld”) has been laboring to write a novel, a follow-up to her modestly well-received memoir. Her husband Don (Tobias Menzies – Prince Philip in “The Crown”) has read twenty drafts of the novel, offering vague encouragement following each reading. Beth overhears Don telling a friend that he really didn’t like his wife’s novel. Beth is distraught.

What follows is a meditation on “little white lies.” Is superficial lying a necessary lubricant for human relationships, as some have proposed? Alternatively, are truly solid relationships built on an unfaltering honesty in which any form of untruth has no place? It’s an interesting question. Regrettably, even through the final scene of this film, Writer/Director Nicole Holofcener steadfastly refuses to take a position.

“You Hurt My Feelings” includes several positive elements that make the film worth seeing. Holofcener’s script includes keenly-observed, rich female characters. (The males here are not so fortunate.) At times, the dialogue crackles with cleverness. And the cast is first-rate. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is multi-dimensional, compelling and appealing as a character who doesn’t rely on the self-absorbed snark she deployed constantly in “Veep.” Michaela Watkins, an alumna along with Louis-Dreyfus of Holofcener’s previous film “Enough Said,” is excellent as Sarah, Beth’s sister. Arian Moayed (“Succession,” “Inventing Anna”) is outstanding as Sarah’s husband, a tortured actor who is mesmerized by socks.

Professional critics have adored this film, bestowing upon it the ultimate accolade of “grown-up movie,” presumably since “adult film” was already taken. This seems a fair assessment, since young adults will have little or no tolerance for its nothing-at-stake “action” and children will sleep through the proceedings.

Overall, “You Hurt My Feelings” is a story about people who have the luxury to fixate on incidents, not real crises. They are New Yorkers who vacillate between oblivious self-absorption and an awareness of others that inevitably generates neurotic anxiety. In other words, for better or worse, you’re likely to feel as if you’ve been suddenly thrown into an old Woody Allen movie. If you want to see all of this done better, re-watch “Annie Hall.”… Expand

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davemelbourne58May 29, 2023

Why do we all tell the little white lies to each other?
To prevent hurt feelings?
To delay the inevitable? JLD gives the most non Elaine/Veep performance of her career and that's a good thing. She's playing a REAL human being whose feelingsWhy do we all tell the little white lies to each other?
To prevent hurt feelings?
To delay the inevitable?
JLD gives the most non Elaine/Veep performance of her career and that's a good thing. She's playing a REAL human being whose feelings can be hurt even though she tells the same white lies her self. Great writing and cast. This movie came out of nowhere and I'm glad I took a chance on it.… Expand

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boslfpMay 26, 2023

Reviews said hilarious. Maybe the hilarious bits haappened why I slept. I wasn’t a Seinfeld fan. Maybe that’s the problem.

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MickVVMay 28, 2023

Comedy is supposed to show us our foibles and flaws and in the process help us see ourselves a little better and not take ourselves so seriously. Her movies do exactly that. Holofcener takes all of live's little defeats and makes charming,Comedy is supposed to show us our foibles and flaws and in the process help us see ourselves a little better and not take ourselves so seriously. Her movies do exactly that. Holofcener takes all of live's little defeats and makes charming, redemptive, funny movies about them. They're all excellent, and this might be the best one of all.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMay 27, 2023

One thing for sure you can say about the films of writer-director Nicole Holofcener is that they’re rarely what you expect but always deliver more than you hope for. What’s more, given her recent track record, she keeps getting better andOne thing for sure you can say about the films of writer-director Nicole Holofcener is that they’re rarely what you expect but always deliver more than you hope for. What’s more, given her recent track record, she keeps getting better and better with each release. Building on inventive narrative styles, precise cinematic pacing, superb character development, a knack for capturing the unexpected and impeccable writing quality developed in her recent directorial works “Please Give” (2010) and “Enough Said” (2013), as well as her spot-on screenplay aptitude in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2018), the filmmaker has done it again in this insightful comedy-drama, arguably her funniest and most accessible work to date. Holofcener’s multi-layered storytelling approach covers a great deal of ground, from how much honesty is too much to taking personal responsibility for resolving one’s own issues to wrestling with the ennui of nagging midlife challenges (particularly where matters of career performance are involved), and the overlapping story threads integrate seamlessly, often with carefully crafted, raucously funny boomerang effects. In addition to making viewers laugh, the film also makes them think, serving up incisive scenarios that truly give audience members much to contemplate, including incidents that they might have otherwise failed to consider. This is all stunningly brought to life by the positively stellar ensemble cast, especially Julia Louis-Dreyfus in one of her best-ever lead performances. To be sure, the story meanders a bit at the outset, but the opening act is decidedly designed to set up what’s to come, all of which plays out flawlessly as the picture unfolds. “You Hurt My Feelings” may not conform to convention or deliver what viewers expect going in, but, like a well-prepared dinner, it definitely satisfies one’s appetite for a thoroughly satisfying meal. View hearty, everyone.… Expand

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jake-bJun 26, 2023

American indie film hits 60, and hasn't improved with age. The mystery is why the writer/director regards characters with the minds and vocabularies of sitcom personnel (It's going to be amazing! Oh, wow!) as worth the satire, or if sheAmerican indie film hits 60, and hasn't improved with age. The mystery is why the writer/director regards characters with the minds and vocabularies of sitcom personnel (It's going to be amazing! Oh, wow!) as worth the satire, or if she actually think they're interesting. Send the lot of them to Amazon warehouse jobs for a month or two. The writer/director might also want to try it.… Expand

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QLA1992May 27, 2023

Exquisitely perceptive writing and pitch-perfect performances produce a highly entertaining and thought-provoking movie-going experience.

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Film123Jun 26, 2023

Found the movie a little unsatisfying, themes are all very predictable, wealthy family under the microscope and their relationships not really credible, humour is largely scarce, all that apologising and positive reinforcement going onFound the movie a little unsatisfying, themes are all very predictable, wealthy family under the microscope and their relationships not really credible, humour is largely scarce, all that apologising and positive reinforcement going on eventually could leave you reaching for the sick bag.… Expand

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nnogohkoJun 6, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You Hurt My Feelings is really entertaining but also very thought provoking. I loved the theme of encouragement or lying to them in good faith can lead to people getting hurt or feeling like they have been led to a wrong path. I especially loved the long dialogue scene where the son tells her parents they told him he was great at swimming even if he actually wasn't or about the time his mom went to school to have his grade changed from a C to a B even if he didn't deserve that raise, and that these experiences made him feel like he was better than everyone else.
The dialogue is so realistic yet very funny and it is very dramatic when it needs to be. Julia Louis Dreyfus is wonderful as Beth but I especially loved Tobias Menzies as Don who gives a very restraint but nuanced performance. Michaela Watkins as Beth's sister is also very funny. There are several moments of drama that made me tear up but the story never gets too heavy and it balances the tone very well with extremely well written jokes. One conversation that happens after Beth is upset with Don about what they bought for each other that they actually didn't like was one of the laugh out loud funniest scenes I have seen in a long time. I loved this movie and I think multiple viewings are required to get everything out of the dialogue and the performances.… Expand

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sarasolaMay 27, 2023

Such good writing, and very funny.. laughed out loud so many times. Explored great concepts around relationships & what you build your self-esteem on. Great cast & performances too.

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JLuis_001Sep 5, 2023

You Hurt My Feelings is a film that can come across as too specifically detailed for it to feel more genuine and natural. Part of me shares this sentiment, but it effectively overcomes this challenge thanks to the excellent performances ofYou Hurt My Feelings is a film that can come across as too specifically detailed for it to feel more genuine and natural. Part of me shares this sentiment, but it effectively overcomes this challenge thanks to the excellent performances of its actors, especially Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

While it may give off an initial impression of triviality and simplicity, the film soon transforms into the type of indie drama and comedy that offers more depth than expected, ultimately proving to be a highly rewarding experience.

Indeed, it is a small-scale production, but it leaves a positive impression, both for its impressive craftsmanship and the relevance of its subject matter. The moral of the story is simple and straightforward, yet it addresses an issue that many of us tend to avoid.

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adamtaylor792May 28, 2023

You Hurt My Feelings is profoundly entertaining and deeply emotional at the same time. The marital strife at the core of the film is engaging and the comedic moments are spread out enough to make the movie consistently funny through theYou Hurt My Feelings is profoundly entertaining and deeply emotional at the same time. The marital strife at the core of the film is engaging and the comedic moments are spread out enough to make the movie consistently funny through the entire runtime.… Expand

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