Good Times/Bad Times
Good Times/Bad Times

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Good Times/Bad Times

2023
Movie
3 min
English

A sweet pixie dream girl decorates her living room wall with pictures of the best moments of her life...but what is that strange muffled noise coming from the inside of her closet?

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling artist discovers a mysterious antique mirror that shows her a version of her life where she made different choices. Initially fascinated, she soon becomes entangled in the shadowy world of the mirror's 'other' self, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. As the consequences of her curiosity begin to spiral, she must confront the true nature of her desires and the price of altering her destiny.

Critical Reception

Good Times/Bad Times garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its ambitious concept and visual style, though some found the narrative pacing uneven. Audiences were generally captivated by the psychological exploration, but a segment found the conclusion ambiguous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual design and compelling central performance.

  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot in the latter half.

  • Hailed as a thought-provoking exploration of regret and alternate realities.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique premise and the emotional depth portrayed by the lead actress. Some viewers felt the story became too complex towards the end, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The antique mirror used in the film was an actual 18th-century piece sourced from a private collector and required extensive restoration before filming.

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