Good Grief?
Good Grief?

Movie spotlight

Good Grief?

2022
Movie
47 min
English

Reverend Richard Coles opens up the conversation around bereavement, as he goes on a personal grief voyage and tries some unconventional activities that have helped others to live with loss

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sian HederGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A shy, introverted young woman navigates the complexities of her mother's recent death and her own budding identity. She finds unexpected solace and connection through a series of online encounters.

Critical Reception

Good Grief received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its sensitive portrayal of grief and Moretz's performance, though some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and nuanced depiction of loss.

  • Chloë Grace Moretz delivers a compelling and empathetic performance.

  • Some critics felt the story adhered too closely to familiar coming-of-age tropes.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's exploration of grief and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery, with many finding it a touching and relatable story. Some viewers noted that while the themes were handled well, the plot didn't offer many surprises.

Fun Fact

The film was originally set to be directed by another filmmaker, but Sian Heder took over the project shortly before production began.

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