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A Good Person
2023 128 min Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom R 16+
★6.7
Drama, Comedy
Director: Zach Braff
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Description
Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.
US Gross:
$2.21M
Worldwide:
$2.2M
Starring
Florence Pugh
Actor
Morgan Freeman
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Celeste O'Connor
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
A Good Person is widely recognized for the powerhouse performances of Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, which anchor an otherwise emotionally heavy drama. While the film is praised for its raw sincerity and thematic exploration of grief, critics remain divided on whether the screenplay's reliance on melodramatic tropes undermines its emotional impact.
| Acting | Florence Pugh delivers a raw, committed performance that effectively anchors the film's exploration of guilt and grief. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s central narrative about addiction and redemption relies on predictable, over-dramatic contrivances that occasionally feel forced. | |
| Acting | Morgan Freeman provides a sense of gravity, though opinions differ on whether his specific performance breaks new ground for the actor. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the pacing; some find the two-hour runtime allows for necessary emotional depth, while others feel the narrative drags and includes overlong, unnecessary scenes. | |
| Emotion | The film’s emotional tone is polarizing, as some audiences appreciate its sincere and raw handling of trauma, while others perceive it as transparent emotional manipulation. |