A Good Person
A Good Person

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A Good Person

2023
Movie
128 min
English

Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic57
Google Users76%
Director: Zach BraffGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Allison is living a life where she is in control, until a tragic accident involving a drunken driving incident kills her sister-in-law and her fiancé. Years later, Allison is struggling with opioid addiction and the grief of the accident. She meets Daniel, her late fiancé's father, who lost his own daughter years ago. Together, they form an unlikely bond and help each other confront their demons and find a path towards healing and forgiveness.

Critical Reception

A Good Person received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Florence Pugh's performance but finding the screenplay and narrative development to be uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the emotional depth but sometimes criticizing the pacing and predictability of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Florence Pugh delivers a powerful and compelling performance that anchors the film.

  • The film tackles difficult themes of grief, addiction, and redemption with earnestness.

  • While emotionally resonant, the narrative occasionally feels predictable and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight Florence Pugh's acting as a significant strength and appreciate the film's exploration of healing and overcoming personal struggles. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat slow-paced or melodramatic, but many connected with the emotional journey depicted.

Fun Fact

Zach Braff, the director, wrote the film for Florence Pugh after being deeply impressed by her performance in Midsommar.

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"Alison" (Florence Pugh) is happily engaged to "Nathan" (Chinaza Uche) until a tragic accident takes place whilst she is driving and, one year later, we discover that it's all change. She is struggling to come to terms with the incident and...