Good Kids
Good Kids

Movie spotlight

Good Kids

2014
Movie
8 min
English

A stoned father talks about kids, bullies and the grim state of affairs our children face in the "real world". This short film portrays a remarkably simplified observation by a young, ambitious father and his emotionally deprived wife.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users41%
Director: Chris McKayGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Four high school seniors, determined to shed their nerdy reputations before college, hatch a misguided plan to throw the party of the year. Their scheme involves impersonating their absent parents and inviting the entire school, but their efforts to appear cool quickly spiral out of control. The night turns into a chaotic series of mishaps as they try to navigate parties, romance, and the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

Good Kids received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audiences also found little to praise, with many deeming it a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on tired tropes and predictable gags, offering little originality.

  • The humor often falls flat, lacking wit and genuine comedic timing.

  • The plot is contrived and the characters' motivations are unconvincing.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be unfunny and cliché, with many expressing disappointment in the lack of creativity and humor. Some viewers felt it was a waste of time, while others acknowledged its attempts at teen comedy but found it fell short.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Road Trip: Beer Pong' before being changed to 'Good Kids'.

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