Sorry for Your Loss (film)

Sorry for Your Loss
Sorry for Your Loss
Directed by	Collin Friesen
Written by	Collin Friesen
Produced by	Kyle Bornais; Tony Wosk
Starring	Justin Bartha; Bruce Greenwood; Inbar Lavi; Kevin McDonald
Cinematography	Charles Lavack
Edited by	Joni Church
Music by	Shawn Pierce
Production; companies	Farpoint Films; Middle Child Films
Distributed by	Incendo Productions
Release date	September 21, 2018 (CIFF);
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	English

Sorry for Your Loss is a Canadian black comedy film, directed by Collin Friesen and released in 2018.^[1]

The film stars

IG Field.^[1]

The cast also includes Bruce Greenwood as Jeff Steadman, the executor of Ken's father's will; Kevin McDonald as Ken's father's lawyer Vince Kendall; and Lolita Davidovich as Ken's mother Eve. Sandrine Holt and Darrin Rose also appear in supporting roles.

The film was shot in Winnipeg in 2017,^[2] and premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival in 2018.^[3] It opened commercially in May 2019.^[1]

Critical response

Andrew Parker of TheGATE.ca gave the film a mixed review, writing that "Sorry for Your Loss is the kind of movie where one can see that the actors are seasoned and well directed, but that not much thought was put into how the film itself should function visually or emotionally."^[1] He praised the main performances, writing that "whenever Bartha is paired alongside Greenwood or Lavi (which is thankfully frequent), Sorry for Your Loss gives a hint of what this could’ve been like with a more thoroughly workshopped script."^[1]

For Original Cin, Jim Slotek wrote that "In Sorry for Your Loss, a pretty sizable character transformation must happen in the course of 90 minutes. A Christmas Carol notwithstanding, it’s hard to imagine any single experience, no matter how transformative, that can turn you from someone who is “dead inside” to someone who stops and smells the roses. It’s pure expediency, and a bit of a character cheat, rendering the ending unsatisfying and too neat. That said, Sorry for Your Loss is an entertaining, banter-filled take on the straight-line from our parents to ourselves, one that grows on you after viewing.^[4]

FilmInk praises the film for its heartfelt exploration of grief and the human experience. It commends the strong performances, particularly from the lead actors, and notes the film's ability to balance poignant moments with a touch of humor. The reviewer highlights the well-crafted narrative that delves into the complexities of loss, family dynamics, and personal growth. The film is described as emotionally resonant and thought-provoking, offering a genuine and authentic portrayal of the grieving process. Overall, the review suggests that "Sorry for Your Loss" is a touching and well-executed film that effectively navigates the delicate terrain of loss and healing.