As I said, I don’t think this is the “worst movie of the year,” like many have said. (Trust me, there are many others in the running for that title.) However, I think it’s very messy. Jolting flashbacks and frequent traumatic sequences make for a convoluted narrative structure to manipulate the viewer emotionally. Hillbilly Elegy has an impressive performance from Glenn Close, but it could use a good terminator to come in and make some changes.