Good Girls
Good Girls

Movie spotlight

Good Girls

2017
Movie
10 min
English

Bonnie, Pinkman's finest student and head girl, takes us on a tour of her school as she tries to round up the school captains in time for the school photo.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users84%
Director: Michael Patrick KingGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Three suburban mothers, facing financial ruin, decide to stop playing by the rules and rob a supermarket. The heist goes more smoothly than expected, but they soon find themselves in a deeper bind as they cross the line into the criminal underworld. As they get more entangled with the local crime boss, they realize that they are in over their heads.

Critical Reception

Good Girls received generally mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of the lead actresses, particularly Christina Hendricks. The show was lauded for its unique blend of dark comedy and crime drama, offering a fresh take on the genre. However, some reviews noted that the plot could occasionally become convoluted or predictable, and that the tone sometimes struggled to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances and intriguing premise.

  • Appreciated for its blend of dark humor and crime elements.

  • Criticized at times for an overly convoluted or predictable plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Good Girls,' highlighting the compelling performances of the main cast and the show's unique premise that mixes relatable struggles with criminal activity. Many found the characters engaging and the plot suspenseful, though some expressed a desire for more consistent pacing and development.

Fun Fact

The show was originally developed at NBC with a straight-to-series order in 2017, but it later moved to Netflix for its final season due to declining ratings on NBC.

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