A Good Person

United Artists Releasing | Release Date: March 24, 2023

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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TVJerryMar 27, 2023

Actor Zach Braff has proven an effective writer/director and this film may be his best yet. It starts with a delighted Florence Pugh singing at her engagement party. After a few scenes to establish her potential for happiness, disasterActor Zach Braff has proven an effective writer/director and this film may be his best yet. It starts with a delighted Florence Pugh singing at her engagement party. After a few scenes to establish her potential for happiness, disaster strikes and the rest of the story revolves around her coming to terms with it. The other affected family is headed by Morgan Freeman, who's stuggling with his own issues. At this point, the narrative alternates between the challenges of addiction and the obstacles of their emotional devastation. Pugh's performance is full of empathy and it's wonderful to see Freeman, who hasn't had such a juicy role in a while. Braff has penned an intelligent yet sensitive script and his direction keeps fully focused on the excellent performances. There's not a lot new in the story or staging (the ending is too predictable), but despite the melodrama, Pugh and Freeman make it worthwhile.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariJun 3, 2023

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With some frequency, films with a lenitive intent come out, which seek to replace oxycodone with a support similar to that provided by AMA groups or rehab centers. More rarely they don't get stuck in the shallows of(Mauro Lanari)
With some frequency, films with a lenitive intent come out, which seek to replace oxycodone with a support similar to that provided by AMA groups or rehab centers. More rarely they don't get stuck in the shallows of authoriality or blackmail. During the Covid period Zach Braff began to write, direct and act with his then girlfriend Florence Pugh a drama that can be of relief for those who are experiencing pain, suffering, mourning. It takes skill and he proves that he has it.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurApr 23, 2023

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BagelTCGJul 10, 2023

I cried for about 30 minutes sitting in the theater after this film ended. My girlfriend was genuinely worried about me. It is the perfect film, and the pinnacle of its subject matter.

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bertobellamySep 3, 2023

The chemistry between Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman is the best thing about this movie about addiction, loss, and how to recover from both by accepting help from others.

Pugh does not disappoint as a woman whose life falls apart after aThe chemistry between Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman is the best thing about this movie about addiction, loss, and how to recover from both by accepting help from others.

Pugh does not disappoint as a woman whose life falls apart after a terrible accident, and she certainly manages to get into the role physically and emotionally. It's also nice to see Freeman in an interesting one after a long time, and most surprising of all, he makes it look all too easy.

Zach Braff, who enamored independent film lovers with 'Garden State' a long time ago, delivers a decent film in which the performances are the best part. The script, unfortunately, doesn't live up every time. Although the first two acts navigate the delicate territory of representing an existence as an addict well, the third reaches exaggerated, predictable, and somewhat problematic levels, leaving the exploration of the topic on a superficial level.

And although the story overstays its welcome, the team that Pugh and Freeman make allows you to get to the end.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 14, 2023

Zach Braff made a film almost two decades ago that gave him some credit in indie circles. A credit that has worked for him so far.
I never thought much of Garden State, but that's really the least of it, the issue here is that Braff even withZach Braff made a film almost two decades ago that gave him some credit in indie circles. A credit that has worked for him so far.
I never thought much of Garden State, but that's really the least of it, the issue here is that Braff even with two more films on his resume as a director seems to have learned very few lessons and that's reflected in his weathered conventionalism.

A Good Person isn't a parade of clichés, but rather a ritual of familiar symptoms to which he cannot imprint an identity that would evoke the key points of a drama of this kind, which are honesty and empathy.
If it fails to connect the audience with emotions, it will hardly achieve anything. Even when the audience knows in advance that you are manipulating them to do so.

Florence Pugh has the talent to move the material forward, and while that doesn't save the whole project for her former partner, it does at least provide him with two important things.
One that the film won't die in obscurity and two that the experience will not be too disappointing.
Beyond that, you're not missing out on anything particularly valuable.… Expand

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WatchinMoviesApr 11, 2023

The WOKE contrivances just never stop. This is ruining a lot of entertainment and this movie is just another victim on the side of the road. Most scenes seem contrived and unnatural and the believability of the actors and action stretches myThe WOKE contrivances just never stop. This is ruining a lot of entertainment and this movie is just another victim on the side of the road. Most scenes seem contrived and unnatural and the believability of the actors and action stretches my credulity. All in all, we'd give this a "don't waste your time."… Expand

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royalguy07Mar 29, 2023

An extremely sad movie, was nice to see Morgan Freeman get a juicy role he could work with. The attempts to make Florence Pugh not look good with the awful haircut and the frumpy looks were unsuccessful. The movie was effective, there wereAn extremely sad movie, was nice to see Morgan Freeman get a juicy role he could work with. The attempts to make Florence Pugh not look good with the awful haircut and the frumpy looks were unsuccessful. The movie was effective, there were numerous people in the audience crying. I am a fan of Braff's previous directorial outings, this one feels very different and raw.… Expand

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alanpotter17Sep 4, 2023

O tom do filme é sempre visando chamar a atenção para solidificar um drama, e tendo-o visto após o excelente e terno "Living", fica a sensação de que o tom acima da média mais prejudica do que ajuda.
Ainda assim, há aqui um roteiro poderosoO tom do filme é sempre visando chamar a atenção para solidificar um drama, e tendo-o visto após o excelente e terno "Living", fica a sensação de que o tom acima da média mais prejudica do que ajuda.
Ainda assim, há aqui um roteiro poderoso sobre um trauma proveniente de um acidente de carro, que desencadeou o rompimento de um relacionamento e uma Florence Pugh jogado ao vício de remédios.
Por mais que as cenas estão um tanto higienizadas, são boas o bastante para nos importarmos com a dependência química da protagonista. Aliás, o protagonismo aqui meio que soou prejudicado, e a gente percebe que é um enlatado quando o roteiro mesmo não se decide entre focar em Morgan Freeman ou na Pugh, uma brilha de estrelas que ressoou na composição final da obra.
Afinal, "a good person" é uma fala do Freeman ao qualificar-se a si mesmo em um momento em que ele quase cometera uma loucura. É um drama que explora a consequência e dificuldade em manter os laços seja pelo trauma onde sobram culpas e responsabilidades pesadas, seja pelo tema da droga presente. Há também um leve passeio sobre a garota órfã e seus dramas.
Com uma salada de sentimentos, ao menos o elenco garante com muita competência aquilo que o roteiro quase sabota, ou seja, tornar visceral tudo o que é posto em tela.
Com um excesso desmedido, as atuações, mesmo a de Freeman, vão cortando as arestas, por amis que os diálogos seja ruins as vezes, eles entregam personagens convincentes o suficiente. O monólogo do Freeman e o olhar de viciada da Pugh são aterrorizantes.
A abordagem então pode despertar uma onda de gatilhos, e o final good vibes está aí para o bem ou para o mal, afinal, o filme até tenta mas não sai da média genérica para o gênero, ainda que as atuações de fato estejam acima.… Expand

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