Good Grief
Good Grief

Good Grief

2023Movie101 minEnglish

When his husband unexpectedly dies, Marc's world shatters, sending him and his two best friends on a soul-searching trip to Paris that reveals some hard truths they each needed to face.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users84%
Director: Daniel LevyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Following the unexpected death of his husband, Theo, a successful art dealer named Marc is forced to confront his grief and re-evaluate his life. He embarks on a trip to Paris with his two best friends, Oliver and Emma, hoping to find clarity and healing. Along the way, they encounter a series of unexpected revelations that challenge their perceptions of love, loss, and themselves.

Critical Reception

Good Grief received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Many praised Daniel Levy's performance and the film's heartfelt exploration of grief and friendship, while some found the plot predictable or the tone uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest portrayal of grief and Levy's sensitive direction.
  • Appreciated for its exploration of platonic relationships and self-discovery.
  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in the narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences largely connected with the film's emotional core, finding it relatable and touching. Many enjoyed the performances and the central themes of friendship and healing, though a few felt it leaned into familiar tropes.

Fun Fact

Daniel Levy also wrote and directed the film, marking his directorial debut.

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Brent Marchant

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