You Hurt My Feelings
You Hurt My Feelings is a 2023 drama movie that is a heartwarming take on marriage and the ability of those who love each other to remain supportive throughout the years. The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies as Beth and Don, a loving married couple who seem to be perfect for each other, but their relationship is put to the test when Beth accidentally overhears Don telling her sister’s husband that he didn’t like her new book.
The movie has received positive reviews and currently holds a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The story feels both specific to the characters, yet also relatable to concerns that many people have about their relationships and careers. While Beth, Don, and their friends all go through their own trials, the film ultimately gives its characters a happy ending, creating a very lovable and easy watch.
Ultimately, the two eventually talk through their problems, and Beth comes clean about how the comments affected her. Don admits that he lied to her simply to avoid hurting her feelings, because he loves her so much. Both recognize that these moments are small in the grand scheme of their relationship and ultimately do not detract from how much they love each other.
The film’s ending shows the couple coming to a mutual understanding and reconciliation, with Beth telling Don that he should go for whatever will make him feel best. The final moments of the film reveal the results of Don’s eye surgery, and despite some bruising, he seems happy with the results. When he asks Beth what she thinks, she tells him he looks great, but there may be more to her reaction than she lets on.
With a runtime of 93 minutes, You Hurt My Feelings is a film that explores the ups and downs of a loving relationship and the importance of open communication and understanding. Directed by Nicole Holofcener, the film is now available to stream.
