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Good Fortune
2025 97 min United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Aziz Ansari
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Description
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$16.59M
Worldwide:
$26.12M
Starring
Seth Rogen
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Aziz Ansari
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Keke Palmer
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Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
Good Fortune is a mild, well-intentioned comedy-fantasy that explores wealth disparity through a classic body-swap premise. While the central trio of Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves provides charismatic performances, the film is generally regarded as predictable and narratively safe, lacking the biting satire or formal innovation required to elevate it beyond standard genre fare.
| Acting | Keanu Reeves anchors the film with a uniquely earnest, naive performance as the guardian angel that provides its most charming and soulful moments. | |
| Originality | The film leans heavily on a well-worn body-swap formula, offering no significant structural or narrative surprises to audiences familiar with the genre. | |
| Theme | The social commentary on wealth and class struggle remains superficial, ultimately opting for a soft, status-quo-affirming conclusion rather than meaningful systemic critique. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure feels disjointed and loosely stitched, leading to a viewing experience that fluctuates between cohesive character scenes and fragmented filler. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the dialogue-driven, contemplative tempo refreshing, while others describe the development as dragging or structurally uneven. |