Before I Was A Good Person
Before I Was A Good Person

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Before I Was A Good Person

2020
Movie
108 min
Turkish

The film is about our innate and instinctive kindness before we become good persons. It relates in detail the transformation of the concept of BEING GOOD and the EVIL within that concept. It is the struggle of a humane character that has faced hardships and is now homeless. In time he also gets stuck in the ordinary concept of kindness. It tells the story of the destruction, imbalance and clashes that humaneness and conscience, kindness and wickedness cause in our lives, how they turn those lives into a black comedy.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jonathan MichaelGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young artist grapples with the consequences of a desperate decision made in her past. As she tries to build a new life, old secrets resurface, threatening to unravel everything she holds dear. She must confront her demons and fight for her future before her past catches up to her.

Critical Reception

Before I Was A Good Person received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and lead performance, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film garnered attention for its exploration of guilt and redemption but was criticized for its pacing in certain sections.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

  • Explores themes of guilt and redemption with moderate success.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Before I Was A Good Person' were generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the film's suspenseful nature and the emotional depth of the main character's journey. Some users felt the ending could have been stronger, but overall, it was considered a compelling watch.

Fun Fact

Director Jonathan Michael also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from personal experiences with artistic struggle.

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