Goodrich (2024)

1h 51mins

5/10

First time watch

Family Dynamics – Drama – Slice of Life

When his wife enters rehab, Andy Goodrich is forced to juggle full-time parenting of their young twins, while trying to reconnect with his estranged adult daughter and preventing his struggling art gallery from closing.

This is a sweet but forgettable film.

Michael Keaton was excellent, as always, and I enjoyed Mila Kunis’ performance as well. However, the story itself didn’t feel like it offered anything new. It follows a familiar arc: a man consumed by work is made to feel guilty for providing for his family, only to be thrown into a situation that forces him to slow down and reconnect. Predictably, he discovers that spending time with his kids is more fulfilling than his career. It’s a well-worn narrative that reminds me of the “career woman learns the joy of motherhood” trope, where success is ultimately framed as stepping away from ambition to embrace family life.

Would not watch again