Get You Better
Get You Better

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Get You Better

Movie
20 min
English

When an in-denial alcoholic is turned away from a treatment center for not being "drunk enough," his estranged girlfriend must find a way to get him drunk to get him into rehab.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ava DuVernayGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A driven investigative journalist, struggling with her own past trauma, delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young woman in a small, insular town. As she uncovers dark secrets and powerful figures who wish to keep the truth buried, she must confront her own demons to expose the conspiracy before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Get You Better was met with mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at Keke Palmer's performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Keke Palmer delivers a compelling performance as a journalist facing her own demons while investigating a disappearance.

  • The film successfully builds suspense and explores dark themes, though some narrative threads felt underdeveloped.

  • Visually striking with a palpable sense of dread, but the resolution left some viewers wanting more.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated Keke Palmer's central performance and the film's tense atmosphere. Some viewers found the mystery engaging, while others felt the plot became predictable or the ending was not fully realized.

Fun Fact

The film's score heavily features unconventional sound design to heighten the psychological tension, incorporating everyday sounds in unsettling ways.

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