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See You When I See You Is Too Afraid to Be Funny, Too Inert to Be Sad
- Latest Sundance review says See You When I See You struggles to breathe, despite aiming for depth.
- Cooper Raiff’s Aaron is seen as underpowered in conveying inner life to match the material.
- Kaitlin Dever’s Leah appears vibrant in flashbacks, offering contrast to Aaron’s struggle.
- David Duchovny’s performance as Aaron and Leah’s father adds convincing emotional texture.
- Hope Davis’s portrayal as the mother delivers feeling with simple, telling glances.
- Review notes the film’s depictions of memory control are not particularly compelling.
- Director Jay Duplass is criticized for lacking a cinematic handle on pivotal scenes.
- The review suggests some viewers may find value in the film's sensitivity to trauma.
- Supporting cast elevates the material beyond the central narrative shortcomings.
- Overall, the piece views the film as earnest but inadequately executed.
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