Good Morning
Good Morning

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Good Morning

2022
Movie
117 min
Korean

When Sumi, a high school senior raised at an orphanage, decides to suicide, hospice nurse Seojin dramatically stops her. Nowhere else to go, Sumi visits Seojin's hospital to find a way to end her life. For the first time, she finds attention, love, and comfort from those who are spending their last moments in life.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Vicky JewsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former journalist starts a new life in a remote town after a career-ending scandal. She soon finds herself entangled in a dark mystery involving a missing person and a series of suspicious events. As she digs deeper, she realizes the town's secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Good Morning received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the suspense lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the effort but others citing a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to build genuine suspense, often relying on tired thriller tropes.

  • Lori Loughlin's performance is noted as a highlight, but it's not enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The pacing is uneven, with slow moments that detract from the intended thrill.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent watch for a casual viewing, with some praising the performances. However, many felt the storyline was predictable and lacked the twists and turns expected from a thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, chosen for its isolated atmosphere.

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