The Good Student
The Good Student

The Good Student

2006Movie90 minEnglish

When Ally, a popular teen and local celebrity goes missing, her small suburban town erupts in panic.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly perfect high school student, Emily, hides a dark secret that begins to unravel when a new teacher suspects her of wrongdoing. As Emily becomes more desperate to maintain her facade, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit. The film explores the pressures of perfection and the consequences of hidden truths.

Critical Reception

The Good Student (2006) received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful narrative and lead performance, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a wide audience upon release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and a strong central performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of character development.
  • Some found the ending to be unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's tension and the lead actress's portrayal of a troubled student. However, many felt the storyline could have been more original and that certain plot points stretched credulity.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the principal photography taking place in a single high school location over a period of three weeks.

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