★ 6 / 10
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"Goodbye June presents itself as an intimate study of the fragility of family ties, balancing Kate Winslet's sensitive and atmospheric direction with overwhelming performances from a cast that elevates archetypes into deeply human figures.
Although the narrative follows conventional paths, the movie triumphs by transforming loss into an emotional laboratory where pain becomes the raw material for the discovery of inner peace.
In the end, it leaves the lesson that death isn't just the abrupt closing of a book, but the final chapter of a life that deserves to be read with the courage of someone who knows that love is the only thing that survives the eternal silence."
Rating: B-
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★ 6 / 10
When death waits in the wings, many of
Brent Marchant
When death waits in the wings, many of us would like to hope that we can say our goodbyes on our terms, even if timing doesn’t necessarily suit us. But what…
When death waits in the wings, many of us would like to hope that we can say our goodbyes on our terms, even if timing doesn’t necessarily suit us. But what happens when the circumstances don’t align with our wishes, either? Is it possible to arrange things so that we can say “the good goodbyes” – sentiments profoundly expressed in the song that plays over the closing credits – that we so dearly crave? That’s the challenge put to a middle class London family in the directorial debut from actress Kate Winslet. When family matriarch June Cheshire (Helen Mirren) suffers a setback in her bout with cancer shortly before Christmas (her favorite time of year), she undergoes emergency surgery to save her life. However, even though she survives the procedure, her prognosis is bleak, leaving her with little time to settle her affairs and enjoy whatever lies ahead. But, as someone who’s accustomed to dictating her own fate, June’s in no position to do so this time, leaving matters to her family to handle. And, despite wanting the best for June, for various reasons, they’re also not in the best frame of mind to take on such a difficult task. Such conditions thus call for everyone to work together for the best possible outcome. Their efforts are thus a cross between a devoted labor of love and a painfully daunting challenge, a scenario that puts tremendous pressure on June’s husband, Bernie (Timothy Spall), and her four children, Julia (Winslet), Molly (Andrea Riseborough), Helen (Toni Collette) and Connor (Johnny Flynn). Fortunately, they have help available to them through their partners and children, as well as an attentive and empathetic oncology nurse, Angel (Fisayo Akinade), who not only tends to the needs of his patient, but also to those of all her family members. Together, this finely assembled ensemble works the story with grace, undeniable authenticity and heartfelt emotion (keep those hankies handy), despite a thinly drawn and at times clichéd narrative. The filmmaker toils mightily to make this material look better than it actually is and, truthfully, she succeeds quite capably in a number of segments. However, an underdeveloped back story, incomplete character development, occasionally trite story threads and unsuccessful attempts at comic relief that work only about half of the time keep this picture from fully living up to its potential. It’s encouraging to see that Winslet indeed possesses genuine talent behind the camera, and it’s a good bet she’s got more to show on this front. But, to truly succeed, she needs better material to work with to let those abilities shine. Let’s hope she gets that opportunity again sometime in a better vehicle to show off what she can do.
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★ 8 / 10
A powerful tear jerker.
Sleepin_Dragon
June collapses early one morning and is rushed to hospital. Her son and two of her daughters are given the news that her health has taken a turn for the worse.…
June collapses early one morning and is rushed to hospital. Her son and two of her daughters are given the news that her health has taken a turn for the worse. Eldest daughter Helen arrives, and the siblings' deep problems quickly surface.Most companies have the idea that Christmas films should be uplifting, heartwarming or fun. Not Netflix. Their idea of a Christmas film is a family feud at the bedside of a woman in hospital.I didn't love it, but I did like it. For many, it'll perhaps be a little too close to home. It's reflective, almost painful, but there are some humorous moments and realistic elements too. Grief does strange things - fear and guilt can make people selfish and cruel, often forgetting the person at the centre of events.The script is very good, with natural dialogue and interactions. June is very ill, but still sharp and full of plain speaking. Connor is adorable, a caring, sweet-natured son who's always there. I could easily have locked Molly in the operating theatre. Johnny Flynn is at his best, and fair play to Andrea Riseborough too - so good.Helen Mirren - what can you say? Only a few months ago she was cracking murders in 'The Thursday Murder Club', looking amazing. Here she presents an entirely different character, and her acting is on another level.I loved the scene where Jules and Molly finally have to confront one another, and the ending naturally had me in tears. Winslet, Spall, Colette - all on point. You have to credit the casting director for such a strong ensemble.Nice to see a positive presentation of the NHS. I'm not sure Hallmark will be pinching this formula for its syrupy Christmas films next year. Perhaps it would have been better suited to a random Saturday in August.Sad, quiet, reflective - a Christmas film very much unlike any other.8/10.
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MAGA morons real mad in the comments LOL i need to watch this