There's a certain allure to an established star trying their hand at directing. Kate Winslet has been a familiar face for decades now , and has started producing her projects, but Goodbye June is her first time in the director's chair. This is a real opportunity to show us her artistic viewpoint with more than just her acting tools. Whatever the specifics of the project, the desire to know how she'll use it is a draw in itself.

As it turns out, her instinct as a filmmaker is often what happens when an actor gets behind the camera: highlight her fellow actors. All of her intensely talented ensemble cast are gifted moments to be the center of audience attention. But despite how lovely that sounds, the material just isn't strong enough to support that approach. The film struggles t

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