
Spoilers for Ella McCay, which is now playing in theaters, lie ahead.
For the first time in 15 years, there’s a new film from writer/director James L. Brooks playing in theaters. The veteran filmmaker, who’s helmed movies like Terms of Endearment and As Good As It Gets (one of the best films of the ‘90s), just marked the release of Ella McCay. So far, it would seem the movie isn’t striking much of a chord with audiences, as it’s had a poor showing at the box office thus far, and reviews haven’t been favorable either. Amid that poor reception, though, there’s one aspect of the film I really connected with.