MISS YOU ALREADY, by way of several scripted incidents manufactured by the dramatics department, is set to make its emotional move on you. To compensate for the sadness to be felt, the script has been coloured with many attempts to make its audiences laugh and remember some more fond memories throughout. Abetting these lighter moments is the screenplay’s refusal to concentrate too closely on any of its many dramatics. The opening 20 minutes being the epitome of that, as the films merely scans over 20 years in the childhood, adolescence and earlier adulthood of Milly & Jess. Just as it does during the opening act, MISS YOU ALREADY continues to treat monumental, life-changing events like a headline treats its story. As a result of the complete lack of depth and commitment, the characters and their relationships find themselves unable to have any real emotional impact. The vital pieces missing from the screenplay early create no foundation to forming a connection to anyone and the touches applied to lighten the heavier elements rarely blend in well. Further exacerbating this pretty feeble affair is Catherine Hardwicke’s direction. Appearing to be in a constant rush to get to the next scene, the hasty editing and unsteady cinematography never suit MISS YOU ALREADY, nor are they doing it any favours. Ultimately, and upon reflection, the most saddening aspect of MISS YOU ALREADY is just how far it has missed the mark.

2 out of 5

MISS YOU ALREADY – FILM TRAILER

Footnote to Parents
For ages above 13 due to thematic content and some sexual content and references. It may be a little bit confronting too for those who have undergone serious medical treatments and surgeries, so please consider before buying a ticket.

Moviedoc wishes to thank eOne Entertainment, Claire Fromm and The Backlot Studios for the invitation to the media screening of MISS YOU ALREADY.

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