The Good Nurse
Netflix | Release Date: October 19, 2022
6.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 48 Ratings
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Mauro_LanariOct 29, 2022
(Mauro Lanari)
A true story that deserved to be known and told but that, produced by Aronofsky, runs the risk of havin' to be interpreted as the sequel to "mother!" (2017) with its exorbitant allegorical load traceable to the simplistic(Mauro Lanari)
A true story that deserved to be known and told but that, produced by Aronofsky, runs the risk of havin' to be interpreted as the sequel to "mother!" (2017) with its exorbitant allegorical load traceable to the simplistic dichotomy serial killer=male=Thanatos vs. salvation=female=Eros.… Expand
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QhasiOct 27, 2022
The only reason I knew what was happening here was because I recently watched a documentary about this.
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6
bertobellamyOct 27, 2022
'The Good Nurse' is another true crime film with all the familiar tropes, but the "hospitals are evil" angle suited it well. Also, the focus on Jessica Chastain's character is welcomed; the fact that we barely see Eddie Redmayne removes some'The Good Nurse' is another true crime film with all the familiar tropes, but the "hospitals are evil" angle suited it well. Also, the focus on Jessica Chastain's character is welcomed; the fact that we barely see Eddie Redmayne removes some of the story's morbidness. Finally, a movie in which neither Chastain nor Redmayne are annoying! P.S. Darren Aronofsky in the credits jumpscare.… Expand
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Compi24Nov 15, 2022
The middling reviews on this one are really just astounding to me, as this might be one of the year's finer (and, now, most underrated) achievements. I'm not necessarily coming from the same place that everyone else is either. Make noThe middling reviews on this one are really just astounding to me, as this might be one of the year's finer (and, now, most underrated) achievements. I'm not necessarily coming from the same place that everyone else is either. Make no mistake, this is a sobering, ominous and emotionally taxing retelling of true events, but to say this is simply a serial killer movie is like saying "The Insider" is just a movie about cigarettes. For me, the real masterstroke attribute of this film is its editorial commentary on the for-profit healthcare system and how its glaring flaws ultimately fostered the kind of negligence and deviancy that occurred here. The way that this movie contextualizes these events within the greater corporatocracy of modern American medicine is honestly just as staggering as the scenes of tension and suspense that build throughout the course of the film. Redmayne is unassuming, yet chilling. Chastain is reserved, yet imposing. The direction is careful, yet eerily atmospheric. Again, I was supremely impressed by this and am rather disappointed it ended up getting as buried as it is.… Expand
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5
raymond0229Jan 14, 2023
there is no layer in this movie. I thought there will be some tension between the main characters, but it just presented in a normal way. Maybe it follows the real situation, but it is a movie, people want climax, not a blended movie. But itthere is no layer in this movie. I thought there will be some tension between the main characters, but it just presented in a normal way. Maybe it follows the real situation, but it is a movie, people want climax, not a blended movie. But it is not a horrible movie, so it is middle of the road for me.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantJan 4, 2023
Telling a good true crime drama requires one or all of the following: a suspenseful presentation, especially if the outcome is predictable or established in the public record; compelling performances, particularly those that bring a humanTelling a good true crime drama requires one or all of the following: a suspenseful presentation, especially if the outcome is predictable or established in the public record; compelling performances, particularly those that bring a human dimension to the story; and a clearly defined accounting of the motivations and/or back story underlying the narrative. When it comes to this fact-based tale about a serial killer nurse posing as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, director Tobias Lindholm manages to get two out of three right, and the one on which he’s unable to come through – motivation and back story – is not entirely his fault due to the facts of the case. However, on the other fronts, the picture succeeds solidly in chronicling an investigation conducted by one of the perpetrator’s professional colleagues and a pair of intrepid detectives, all of whom are stonewalled at almost every turn. The creepy atmosphere created here, backed by a fine ensemble cast led by Jessica Chastain, Noah Emmerich, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens and Golden Globe Award nominee Eddie Redmayne, combine to make for a generally compelling watch, despite the ever-lingering question of “Why?” hanging over the narrative. “The Good Nurse” may not be groundbreaking cinema, but it’s certainly an engaging watch from start to finish, one of the best offerings in this genre to come along in quite some time.… Expand
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night4Dec 28, 2022
It would be a 7 if not for the fact that it pushes the "strong single woman hero" thing too much and distorted what actually happened to fit that narrative. But the acting is mostly good with some eyeroll moments. The music is overly dramaticIt would be a 7 if not for the fact that it pushes the "strong single woman hero" thing too much and distorted what actually happened to fit that narrative. But the acting is mostly good with some eyeroll moments. The music is overly dramatic at times. It's... mostly enjoyable but just trips over its own pretentiousness.… Expand
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alejandro970Nov 20, 2022
Just to start with, it's inconceivable that the film was inspired by real events, and that the person responsible was capable of something so evil. What stands out the most here are the performances by Redmayne and Chastain, and the musicalJust to start with, it's inconceivable that the film was inspired by real events, and that the person responsible was capable of something so evil. What stands out the most here are the performances by Redmayne and Chastain, and the musical undertone that is in tune with the suspenseful scenes.… Expand
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JLuis_001Oct 30, 2022
The Good Nurse posed a story with potential. It's morbid of course, but serial killers will always lend themselves to creating material for films, but how good they turn out to be will require a lot more elements, even larger than just theThe Good Nurse posed a story with potential. It's morbid of course, but serial killers will always lend themselves to creating material for films, but how good they turn out to be will require a lot more elements, even larger than just the macabre nature of their crimes.

The Good Nurse is a film anchored by both Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, but its script in my opinion chose an approach that predominantly leaves everything up in the air.

The plot is more interested in Chastain's character and how she collaborated with the authorities to capture Redmayne's character, so he's pretty much left out of the picture. Yes you know what he was doing, but he basically just becomes the one dimensional villain that must be caught.

I have to tell you, if it weren't for its two big leading names, this film could have easily gotten lost on Lifetime and you wouldn't doubt that's where it belongs.… Expand
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SifterukOct 29, 2022
A really average story elevated by two powerful performances. Highly impressive.
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6
DunkaccinoNov 13, 2022
so concerned with being an arthouse picture that it forgot to develop some of its potentially compelling moments. We can tell, by the out-of-focus close-ups and extremely slow zoom-ins, that it wants to be a very artsy psychological drama.so concerned with being an arthouse picture that it forgot to develop some of its potentially compelling moments. We can tell, by the out-of-focus close-ups and extremely slow zoom-ins, that it wants to be a very artsy psychological drama. General Movie lovers will consider this a slog to get through, while fans of film as an art form won’t have great appreciation of it either.… Expand
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royalguy07Nov 8, 2022
I definitely fell asleep for a few minutes. The movies lighting and vibe was very serious, dark, and unsettling. I think most unsettling of all was Redmayne's American accent, awkward and creepy and not in a bad way.
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liamexeJan 10, 2023
Another genuine psycho thriller would occur in the United States following The Watcher and Dahmer. The nurse and his companion gave a fantastic performance in the lead role. I'm interested to see both in upcoming films. The cinematographyAnother genuine psycho thriller would occur in the United States following The Watcher and Dahmer. The nurse and his companion gave a fantastic performance in the lead role. I'm interested to see both in upcoming films. The cinematography could have been better because the picture was too gloomy in this instance. But due of the shifting twists, it didn't create any further disruption. Thus, it was never dull.… Expand
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alanpotter17Nov 12, 2022
A atmosfera de suspense criada pelo diretor Tobias Lindholm é impecável, mas parece que os roteiristas não souberam criar um clímax decente, e aí deixou a cargo de Chastain e Redmayne o trabalho mesmo (os diálogos entre os dois ficaramA atmosfera de suspense criada pelo diretor Tobias Lindholm é impecável, mas parece que os roteiristas não souberam criar um clímax decente, e aí deixou a cargo de Chastain e Redmayne o trabalho mesmo (os diálogos entre os dois ficaram fenomenais). Por ser baseado em fato real, não tinham muito o que fazer mesmo. Algumas construções me incomodaram, tipo a diretora de gestão de risco, pessimamente horrorosa e maniqueísta. Mas as cenas de tensão nos hospitais, a baixa iluminação das cenas, a relação dos dois enfermeiros, a construção humana de alguns pacientes, ficou tudo tão bem feito, que no geral o saldo é bem positivo. As atuações podem até receber indicações, não seria injusto.… Expand
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7
Badgerryan27Oct 30, 2022
Liked this! Very suspenseful and thrilling. Jessica and Eddie worked very good together and felt very natural. Crazy how someone could of done all that. Makes you suspicious of all of them now. lol.
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10
r1yNov 23, 2022
Good Movie Good actors, a Good director and an attractive story. I LIKE IT this film need an OSCAR
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