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Good Boy
2022 76 min Norway R 18+
★6.3
Horror, Thriller
Director: Viljar Bøe
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Description
Christian, a millionaire heir, meets Sigrid, a young student, on a dating app. They hit it off quickly, but there's only one problem: Christian lives with Frank, a man who dresses up and constantly acts like a dog.
Budget:
$8,500
Worldwide:
$51,876
Starring
Gard Løkke
Actor
Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen
Actor
Nicolai Narvesen Lied
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Good Boy presents an unconventional and unsettling psychological premise that succeeds in creating a creepy atmosphere for some, but many viewers are left frustrated by its thin script and lack of narrative depth. Opinions are polarized on the film's execution, with critics noting effective performances while pointing out significant plot holes and a lack of character motivation.
| Originality | The premise of a man living with another human in a dog costume creates an effectively uncanny and unsettling atmosphere. | |
| Runtime | The film utilizes a concise and well-calibrated runtime that maintains tension without succumbing to fatigue. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and visual presentation successfully enhance the eerie, cold, and claustrophobic mood of the narrative. | |
| Acting | Gar Fartein Løkke Gøler delivers a compelling and convincing performance as a pedantic, psychopathic antagonist. | |
| Screenplay | The script is criticized for being riddled with plot holes, thin character development, and a lack of sufficient backstory for the central conflict. | |
| Ending | Viewers disagree on the film's conclusion; some find the shocking final moments to be a perfect, punchy ending, while others dismiss the finale as illogical and meaningless. | |
| Theme | The thematic exploration of power dynamics and toxic relationships is viewed by some as an insightful critique of class and authority, while others find the social commentary shallow and under-developed. |