Good Day
Good Day

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Good Day

2016
Movie
95 min
Arabic

The horrible, terrible, unpleasant, insurmountable day of Daoud who has to cross Casablanca to get to an important meeting on a day of Zemzem and cab strike while his own car is stuck in the garage...

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: E. Elias MerhigeGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

In 1970s Los Angeles, a lonely and isolated young woman finds her life unraveling after she becomes entangled with a charismatic, yet sinister, cult leader and his devoted followers. As she descends deeper into their world, she must confront her own desires and fears, questioning reality and her sanity.

Critical Reception

Good Day received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. Some critics found the pacing to be slow at times, and the film's ambiguity a point of contention, while others lauded its psychological depth and Lynchian undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its disturbing and immersive atmosphere.

  • Makenzie Leigh's performance as the vulnerable protagonist is a standout.

  • The film's slow-burn tension and ambiguous narrative divide opinions.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effective creation of a creepy and unsettling mood, with many appreciating the performances. Some viewers found the plot progression too deliberate, while others were captivated by its psychological horror elements.

Fun Fact

Director E. Elias Merhige previously directed the cult classic film 'Begotten' (1989), known for its stark, black-and-white, and deliberately disturbing imagery.

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