Good Grief
Good Grief

Movie spotlight

Good Grief

2021
Movie
11 min
English

On a road trip to scatter her dad’s ashes, Nora’s family does a substandard job of paying their respects.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Johnny BarringtonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Good Grief follows Marc, a children's book author and illustrator, who is devastated by the unexpected death of his husband. While processing his grief, Marc takes his two best friends, Oliver and Thomas, on a trip to Paris, which becomes a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Critical Reception

Good Grief received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Reviewers often praised the film's heartfelt exploration of grief and its visual style, as well as the performances of its lead cast. However, some found the narrative to be a bit predictable or uneven in its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of grief and strong lead performance.

  • Appreciated for its stylish visuals and the chemistry between the main characters.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat conventional narrative arc.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a touching and well-acted story about loss and friendship, though some wished for more originality in the plot.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of actor Dan Levy, who also wrote and starred in it.

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