‘Miss You, Love You’ Review: Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Lead HBO’s Thoughtful but Overly Mannered Grief Drama
HBO's 'Miss You, Love You' features Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells in a story about grief and connection. The film explores the complicated relationship between Diane, a widow, and Jamie, her son's assistant, as they navigate their shared loss. While the performances are strong, the overly mannered execution detracts from the emotional impact of the narrative.
- ▪The film stars Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, directed by Jim Rash.
- ▪Diane has recently lost her husband, and Jamie is assisting her with funeral arrangements.
- ▪The story unfolds primarily in Diane's home, giving it a stage play-like feel.
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'Miss You, Love You' Jordin Althaus/HBO Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment It takes some time to work out exactly who Jamie (Andrew Rannells) and Diane (Allison Janney), the two lost and lonely leads of HBO’s Miss You, Love You, are to each other. She might be his mother, but then she asks his name when he enters her home. He could be some sort of consultant, except he seems no more confident than she does when she asks how “this” is supposed to work. As it turns out, it’s not just us: Diane and Jamie don’t really know who they are to each other, either.
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