Goodbye, Kitty
Goodbye, Kitty

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Goodbye, Kitty

2016
Movie
20 min
English

What does one do when life has no meaning? Without desire there is no point. And if there is no point, there is no life.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Mark Steven PellingtonGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In this drama, a young man grapples with his past and present as he navigates complex family dynamics. The film explores themes of regret, reconciliation, and the enduring impact of childhood experiences on adult life. It follows his journey as he confronts difficult truths and seeks a path toward healing.

Critical Reception

Goodbye, Kitty received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative underdeveloped and its emotional beats unearned. While some performances were noted, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or cohesive story.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and overly sentimental plot.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the weak script.

  • Visually, the film is competently made but lacks any distinctive style.

Google audience: Audience reviews are somewhat divided, with some appreciating the emotional themes and performances, while others found the story to be slow-paced and lacking in depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in upstate New York, with many scenes filmed in and around the Catskill Mountains.

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