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"Goodrich" is a movie with its heart in the right place, yet it struggles to fully deliver on its emotional promise. Michael Keaton shines in his role, showcasing his ability to balance vulnerability and humor, while Mila Kunis provides a solid performance that adds some depth to the family drama. Their chemistry offers glimpses of what the movie could have been if its storytelling had been tighter.

The film stumbles with its uneven pacing and a script that feels too predictable at times. While some scenes carry genuine emotional weight, others fall flat, bogged down by clichés or an over-reliance on sentimentality. The mix of humor and drama occasionally feels forced, as if the movie is unsure of the tone it wants to maintain.

Visually, "Goodrich" makes good use of its Los Angeles setting, with a warm, polished aesthetic that fits the movie's themes of family and personal growth. The score is pleasant and inoffensive but lacks the kind of memorability that might elevate key moments.

Overall, "Goodrich" is a decent watch for its performances and occasional heartfelt moments, but it doesn't leave a lasting impact. It's a safe, middle-of-the-road film that's enjoyable enough for a quiet evening but unlikely to stick with you long after the credits roll.

Andy Goodrich's (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace always wanted.

The story is not just about Keaton growing into being a father, it's about him growing every time life throws him sideways. I guess the whole story, with negative event after negative event coming at him from all sides, tearing at who he is, is about him fighting back quietly and stoically and overcoming everything life can bring that's dark. He improves himself into a version that multiple people can love, and he finds what is really important in life instead of spending all of his energy on work. Keaton's performance is brilliant and justifies the writer and director's (Hallie Meyers-Shyer) decision to write the film for him. He is ably backed by Mila Kunis who proved she can do serious acting as well as the comedy she is well known for. Vivien Lyra-Blair as his daughter Ellie deserves a major shout out for her great performance. She's been around for several years now and she just keeps getting better and better.

All in all a great film which says to me "Don't ever give up. Always strive to overcome and move forward." Most of us over a certain age already know this but it's great to have a reminder, and a one done so cleverly and emotionally. A thoroughly enjoyable film with great performances by everyone and I gave it a 7.

Goodrich starts off somewhat disjointed but gradually finds its stride, especially towards the end. The film offers several heartwarming moments, but the first act suffers from excessive exposition that feels forced and unnatural. Rather than relying on dialogue-heavy scenes, the story would have benefited from showing more of the evolving relationship between Goodrich and his eldest daughter, Grace. Unfortunately, too much time is spent on the somewhat irrelevant dynamic between Goodrich and Michael Urie's character (Terry), which detracts from the main plot. Additionally, the film struggles with balancing serious moments, often interrupting them with forced witty dialogue that undermines the emotional impact. Despite its flaws, "Goodrich" manages to deliver a somewhat satisfying finish, though it could have reached deeper emotional heights with better pacing and character focus. For a sophomore directorial effort, it was satisfactory.

Andy Goodrich gets an abrupt phone call in the middle of the night, changing his entire world. His wife has checked herself into rehab, leaving him to figure out his life outside of his art gallery. As he stumbles and fumbles with her 90-day absence, every aspect of his life starts to unravel, which gives him a new perspective and appreciation of his life and its relationships.

This dramedy shows how some people may lose sight of what is essential, pursuing a career that does not love them back like those in their lives. The story is simple and is shared with a bit of humor and a bit of drama. It takes the viewer through the 90 days, showing how Andy Goodrich adapts and changes to his circumstances and learns along the way. With a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes, the story does an excellent job of moving along but has parts that stall and slow it down. This is a unique watch, but it is worth waiting for it to arrive on a streaming service than paying for a movie ticket.

Well, we've seen almost every kind of Michael Keaton there, right? We saw Batman Keaton, we saw Birdman Keaton, we saw The Founder Keaton, and so on. This is him treading comfortable yet dramatic waters, as a father of a 36-year-old and twin 9-year-olds. The film discusses the theme of modern parenting, especially from the perspective of a workaholic, somewhat absentee father.

But since we're talking about an "endearing" Michael Keaton here, can he ever be the quintessential bad guy? Nope. And the film never makes that to be the case. There's the occasionally witty quip, but Goodrich doesn't really aim for comedic highs. It's a drama by all means, with Keaton and Mila Kunis doing most of the work. The finale can be seen coming a mile away, yet it lands on steady ground, thanks to its lightweight treatment and good performances overall.

Greetings again from the darkness. The heart definitely skips a beat when the phone rings late in the night, awakening us from a deep slumber. Andy Goodrich groggily answers the call to hear his wife inform him that she's checked herself into rehab and then ending the call with, "I'm leaving you". It doesn't take long for us to realize the real problem. Andy seems to be the only one unaware that his wife too frequently swallowed prescription drugs and chased them down with a bit of booze. Over the next few days, Andy is almost too late in recalling that his 9-year-old son has a peanut allergy, and discovers that his 9-year-old daughter (yep, twins) hates to be late for school and likes a glass of water on her bedstand at night.

Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer (HOME AGAIN, 2017, daughter of filmmakers Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer of PRIVATE BENJAMIN and FATHER OF THE BRIDE fame) shows us that Andy (Oscar winner Michael Keaton) has always been somewhat absent from his family, choosing instead to pour his heart and soul into the art gallery he owns. It's a business that once flourished, but now struggles month to month. The old saying goes, 'when it rains, it pours', and Andy is experiencing an emotional and emergency flash flood. The twins, precocious Billie (Vivian Lyra Blair) and quiet Mose (Jacob Kopera), need their dad to crash-course the whole parenting thing, while he also tries to salvage his business. Andy decides to lean on his adult daughter Grace (Mila Kunis, BLACK SWAN, 2010), who also has always felt distant from and let down by her father.

Now, you might be questioning 73-year-old Michael Keaton as the dad of fourth grade twins, but he easily passes for sixty-something here, and his unique blend of dramatic and comedy talent makes him one of the few who could pull this off. His frenetic energy plays right into the role and we accept him as a guy who hasn't been good at 'family' but has the heart to make the effort when he must. The scenes between Andy and Grace are the best, as both Keaton and Kunis work to elevate the material. Supporting work comes from Michael Urie ("Shrinking") as a gay single parent who is a bit over-emotional, Danny Deferrari (SHIVA BABY, 2020) as Grace's opposite-from-Andy husband, Kevin Pollak as Andy's business manager, Carmen Ejogo ("Your Honor") as a feminist singer and a last gasp hope for the gallery, Laura Benanti as Andy's rehabbing wife, Poorna Jagannathan as Grace's doctor, and Andie MacDowell as Andy's ex-wife.

The lesson here is keeping the important things in life as a priority, which is a relatively simple and heavy message, and fortunately the cast (especially Keaton) can handle it. There are enough laughs included - the best involves Halloween costumes of Warhol, Frida, and Dali - to balance the bleak elements and the cliches; however, personally I could have used a bit more of absent dad reconnecting with pregnant daughter. Still, watching Keaton's Andy come to grips with his lifelong self-centeredness makes this one worth watching.

In theaters beginning October 18, 2024.

This is my first IMDB review, but the difference between the current rating and the quality of the movie is just incredible, I had to intervene. Goodrich is an excellent, calm, well paced movie about a flawed man that is forced to become a better version of himself. Keaton does an excellent job, I can't think of an actor that would've been better. Mila Kunis is also a great addition to the cast, these two have incredible father/daughter chemistry that is a joy to watch. I promise, it's easily a 9/10 movie that should definitely be given a chance. I usually check IMDB ratings before watching a movie, so in case you're doing the same, just give this movie a go, I'd be surprised if you're disappointed.

I didn't find this movie has much to say: for me it was mainly about a bunch of unhelpful noisy people making a good-hearted man's difficulties worse. I felt sympathy for Dad, but failed to find much point in seeing his efforts flounder. It was like sitting through a gathering of bickering relatives that mostly make you want to leave the gathering and go sit somewhere else.

Can't complain about the acting. It was persuasive. I just complain about my being there. I decided to finish watching while I washed the dishes. Kinda suited to mood of the movie.

My advice is; go find something else to watch.

Like the great Jack Lemmon, Michael Keaton has always had an affinity for films that are not easily categorized as either drama or comedy. Goodrich is certainly more drama than comedy, but a seasoning of ironic humor gives it a valuable extra dimension.

Goodrich, the character, could be a stereotype: he's a guy who's spent too many years in love with his career (as owner of a chic art gallery), and not enough years showing love for his (2) wives or (3) children. The story focuses particularly on his 30-something daughter from his first marriage, and his two nine-year-olds from the more recent one. As the movie opens, Goodrich faces a confusing situation, and the challenges rapidly get tougher as the story progresses.

In strong contrast to many feel-good films having a roughly similar storyline, Goodrich doesn't offer easy answers or magical redemption. It shows life as a constant struggle, allowing us to cringe at the protagonist's failures, and feel warmed by his successes. The script is impressive, dodging many tired twists, and taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster.

Goodrich is an older character for Keaton, and one that's much less obviously appealing than most of those he's portrayed previously. But few other actors could have made Goodrich so rough and prickly, and at the same time so sympathetic. We really want to see this guy succeed, despite his at times almost unforgivable flaws.

Some viewers may be put off by the rambling style of the movie. But the narrative is actually very cohesive - like real life, you have to let it come at you at its own lurching pace. Good things happen, bad things happen. Some of these things Goodrich - the character - handles badly. Others much better than we might expect. (In its realistic ambiguity, Goodrich - the movie - reminded me quite a bit of Jack Lemmon's least-comedic film, Save the Tiger.)

Given the late release of Goodrich in 2024, one might assume that its creators had some Oscar hopes. Keaton, having been criminally overlooked by the Academy so far, certainly deserves a nomination. So does the script... and possibly Mila Kunis as well.

Goodrich is top-notch in just about every way. It isn't a movie for everyone, or for every occasion - it's emotionally demanding, and as tragic as it is inspiring. But when you're in the mood for that kind of movie, you'll find Goodrich to be among the best of its type.

Hallie Meyers-Shyer delivers her second film as director and screenwriter, a tragicomedy about parenthood with Michael Keaton at his best.

A simple but loving story is what Goodrich delivers about a father who seeks the help of his adult daughter to raise his young twins after his second wife leaves him.

The film works thanks to a pleasant script and enthusiastic direction that allows us to have Michael Keaton in one of his best performances where we can see the actor in all his splendor and with all his talent to take us from comedy to drama and vice versa in a gratifying and perfect way. A character full of humanity and sweetness, but with a soul really in need of affection that makes him an adorable character that hooks you throughout his journey. Also notable are his supporting actors like Mila Kunis and the young actors who demonstrate an avalanche of charisma.

It doesn't reinvent the wheel, it's a routine film that has been seen many times, but it is endearing with funny moments and other emotional ones that make this tragicomedy a pleasant pastime to watch on a family weekend. It doesn't propose new things and always plays it safe in the aspects it wants to explore in depth, but its entire cast gives it an additional plus, which allows you as a spectator to have a good time watching this adventure about fatherhood, maturity, forgiveness and love.

Recommended for anyone looking for something light and full of pleasant messages, it is a movie that you will have a good time with and it will be worth it without any major expectations.

When the title of your movie is just the surname of the lead character, chances are your movie doesn't have much going for it. That proved to be true in the case of 'Goodrich'. This movie is completely lifeless.

The movie wants to be charming and funny, but it is neither. Michael Keaton is a very charismatic actor and Mila Kunis usually is too. You wouldn't know it here though. Both play these shells of characters that won't get a single rise out of you in over 100 minutes of runtime.

This movie was an absolute struggle to get through. I so badly wanted it to end but it just kept going and going. Painful stuff. 3/10.

What a fun movie. And exciting, if one might add. A Mila Kunis and Michael Keaton's collaboration shouldn't be so fine, but I found myself drawn to it, like a moth to a flame. Its pretty farfetched, but we got ourselves a movie. Nothing supposed to work with this movie, but the charm of Keaton, joined with Kunis's smile - they make it work.

It is a story about a sixty years old dude, that his wife commits herself into an institute, leaving him with nine years old twins and a non-functional gallery, while his first marriage daughter is pregnant and he his about to be a grandfather. His job is his life, but it seems he can't find any solution to the situation he needs to deal with.

What to do, you say? Adapt! He is raising his kids, try to reconnect with his first daughter and tries to fight for his art gallery, while customers are not coming and he almost doesn't represent any new or exciting artists. His fatherly skills where never put to the test and he failed miserably with being a family man.

It's not very reliable to see a man in his sixties learn new tricks, but that is what Hallie Meyers-Shyer wants us to believe in. She is directing a moving and touching dramatic comedy, that will get into your soul. It took me some minutes to digest what I've seen here and after loving this movie so much, I had to admit that it had several plot holes and misfits, before putting a crown on its metaphorically head.

It has a lot of insights, that the director wants us to see in a non-very subtle way. The message is shoved into the audience throat, but in a fun and gentle way. The characters almost don't evolve - they are there for a short time, but never the less, they contribute to the final message and conclusion regarding what matters in life. Not the gallery, that's for sure.

Following my tormenting experiences with Caroline Lindy's "Your Monster" and Megan Park's "My Old Ass," two highly romantic female flicks that explore the emotional states of egotistical women, I see this other movie about self-absorbed women.

Do altruistic women still exist today? For my mother's generation, these were extremely prevalent. It is clear that female emancipation has negatively affected women's attitudes.

This time, I wasn't tortured at all because I was given the opportunity to stand back and observe how women of all ages-including the youngest, who is under ten-manage to shift the blame for their selfishness onto a selfless father, with whom I could easily identify, when he devotes all of his time to trying to provide his family with a respectable standard of living by fully immersing himself in running an art gallery.

A woman he meets promises him an excellent bargain shortly before breaking it and leaving him bankrupt. His wife just decides to go to treatment, leaving him with the kids. The little girl complains about nothing and he has to beg her to accept his excuses. And because he was so preoccupied with his gallery when she was ten, his older daughter rants at him in a hysterically manner.

None of them truly comprehends how much he loves them all and what he must endure, isolated, wrecked by circumstances and all of these women's caprices, none of them assists him in his problems. How can they be so cruel, so vindictive, and so oblivious to the offerings made by men? None of them notices his decent drowning (on the movie poster) without complaining...

As the disillusioned pregnant daughter, Mila Kunis does an outstanding performance. I have never seen her that good. I recently received the title "Gran-pa", and she looks exactly like my pregnant daughter. And OMG, her kind and hysterical moments are just one to one copies of the extremes I had to go through with mine.

Goodrich even introduces himself as gran-pa to youngest girl he meets at the end. My daughter prevented me from experiencing that wonderful moment, therefore it was truly the movie's best scene that made me smile with a tear.

The film began slowly, hence the six stars, with the usual cliche of a clumsy father left alone with his children (which was never an issue for me), but by the second half, everyone was at the party when he drowned, and the film became much more original and engaging.

Goodrich is a 2024 comedy film written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. The film stars Michael Keaton, Mila Kunis, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Urie, Kevin Pollak, Vivien Lyra Blair, Jacob Kopera, Nico Hiraga, Danny Deferrari with Laura Benanti and Andie MacDowell.

Michael Keaton as Andy Goodrich, a high-profile art gallery owner whose life is turned upside down when his wife enters rehab, leaving him to care for their young twins. This personal upheaval forces Andy to confront his strained relationships, especially with his adult daughter Grace (played by Mila Kunis), when she complains about what twins are getting she never had it, while he try to balance and navigate the challenges of single parenthood and a struggling business. Andy continues trying to balance parenting Billie and Mose, repairing his relationship with Grace, and saving his business with a deal with Lola over the next couple of months.

Keaton gave standout performance, which brings simplicity and charm to Andy's transformation from a distant father to an engaged, vulnerable parent. Mila Kunis is just one of those providential things that elevates a film from so-so to so so good. Kunis is really easy on the eyes. Whenever she and Michael Keaton are together on stage, the narrative perks up considerably.

The film balances humor and drama, Its picturesque Los Angeles setting and warm aesthetic evoke the influence of Meyers-Shyer's parents, Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer, known for their iconic family comedies.

Movie have good lesson that it is never late , you can start now and keep trying. It is uplifting your spirit and keeps doing it again .

Goodrich offers a sincere exploration of redemption, family bonds, and second chances. It's a touching and entertaining watch, with Keaton's performance as its emotional core for Christmas Positivity & Vibes.

Highly recommended for Christmas.

Coming to the realization that your spouse is an addict is an emotional, rollercoaster. It is NOT always obvious. High functioning addicts are exactly that... HIGH FUNCTIONING. When they can no longer hide their addiction and therefore function, it is disastrous and shocking to spouses, children, family. Lived it, survived it. This movie appealed to me as I was married to a high-functioning addict. I love Michael Keaton and so I was looking forward to watching this movie. When Mila Kunis, a woman who literally wrote a character reference for a convicted rapist, appeared in the first few moments of the movie, I was out. No thank you.

The problem is that Andy is constantly apologizing - unnecessarily. His wife has a drug problem and takes off without any notice and HE'S sorry. His kids are upset because he's not around much. Well, excuse the hell out of him for working hard to provide a great lifestyle for them. More apologies. And of course, what would a movie be without the obligatory gay character? There's a bit of a "Kramer vs. Kramer" influence here with the father with not a lot of hands-on experience struggling raising his nine-year-old twins, but getting better at it. It was predictable too as you just know the woman who would probably save his gallery would pull out of the deal. I'm not surprised that this was written and directed by a woman. There is some funny dialog however, with Andy and his older daughter.

Goodrich tells the story of Andy Goodrich(Michael Keaton). Andy Goodrich's life is thrown into disarray, when his wife goes to rehab. Andy has to now take care of his nine-year-old twins, Billie(Vivien Lyra Blair) & Mose(Jacob Kopera), all by himself. Andy takes help from Grace(Mila Kunis), his daughter from his first marriage, to become the model dad that Grace never had when she was a kid.

Goodrich is a superb film. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer has given us a movie that is funny, emotional at times & will have you smiling, when the credits roll. It's the perfect slice of life film. Michael Keaton is spectacular as Andy Goodrich. Mila Kunis is awe-inspiring as Grace. Keaton & Kunis share adorable camaraderie, in all their scenes together. Vivien Lyra Blair & Jacob Kopera are fantastic as Billie & Mose, respectively. The supporting cast is phenomenal. Goodrich is a must watch for everyone who loves dramedies & fans of Michael Keaton & Mila Kunis. Watch it on the big screen & give indie movies a chance to shine at the box office, for a change.

Godrich is a touching story that draws you into the life of a man you'll find yourself rooting for. Despite being a fundamentally good person, his flaws disrupt his closest family relationships, and the film capably takes us through these challenges from an engaging perspective.

The narrative is compelling and includes moments of drama, though it could have been more emotionally stirring. It leaves viewers reflecting on life, offering a valuable reminder that's often overlooked in the hustle of daily life.

Michael Keaton delivers a solid performance, embodying the complexity of the character with subtlety and depth. Vivien Blair, as the young child, shines with an endearing presence that adds warmth to the story.

However, one of the secondary characters felt rushed and underdeveloped, which diluted the impact of the narrative. This is partly because the film tries to tackle too many aspects of Godrich's life, resulting in an overstuffed plot. Narrowing the scope could have streamlined the storytelling and reduced the movie's length, which at times felt excessive. A few scattered moments missed their mark, but they don't heavily detract from the film's overall quality.

In summary, Godrich is a solid drama that paints the portrait of an imperfect yet intriguing man and his life's struggles. While it may not break new ground or rise to exceptional heights, it resonates with enough humanity to leave you contemplating life's complexities.

With such an impressive cast, the category of "comedy", and listed as #1 to watch, I dove in knowing nothing. Halfway through my husband was complaining, from another room, about what I was watching. It was depressing but I figured there had to be something. I ended up turning it off twice but again, the cast had to see something in the script worth risking their reputations and I had to see if there was a story or ending. When the movie was over, I tried giving it a thumbs down or don't recommend similar movies to me and saw the category comedy. I don't think I ever even smiled throughout the sad, haphazard script. My only thought is that someone responsible for the production was owed a lot of favors or was an excellent blackmailer.

All of the performances were solid. From Keaton to Kunis, it was a delight to see these character actors be given something with gravitas. The issue of a man who disconnects from his family, for a career but learns how to reconnect, because of life situations, is a newer exploration in movies.

It feels as if, up to this point, media has wanted to make characters like Keaton into a villain, or a mustache twirling neglectful or abusive dad. Keaton played him with such grace and poise. I both felt bad for the situation he found himself in, as well as honest how he got there.

Truthfully, becoming a parent is an unknown for all of us. We try to do what we believe is best but the ones that set themselves apart, always had a strong foundation of true love. Seeing how Kunis played that, from a daughter's perspective, was magnificent. The way she seamlessly held her father to repentance, was admirable.

This film is clever, meaning it will be hard to find an audience. I pray it does because this is a delightful treat, a real hero's journey in the form of Father and Daughter relationships.

Andy Goodrich gets a surprise call from his wife Naomi, who informs him that she has entered herself into rehab. He is shocked to know that he never knew about her drug problem while everyone else around him already did. He has two young kids to look after while running his gallery has turned challenging with the raising costs. He reaches out to his elder daughter from first marriage Grace, for supporting him to look after her younger siblings along with him while Grace is pregnant with her first child. He hasn't approved of her husband Pete but for Andy who had been an absent father, these turn of events became all too overwhelming to handle. What changes does these things bring in him and whether they improve his relationship with his children, forms rest of the story.

It's an heartwarming tale which is clearly driven by Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis's performance as Andy and Grace. They bring in the right amount of depth to their characters, addressing the father-daughter issues maturely. The writing doesn't want to paint a character in a certain way as it's life and everybody is getting their second chance. Andy is someone who took the most time to realize his shortcomings as a father, as a husband while his work pressure continues to get the better of him even in this phase. The highlight was the Grace's outburst in the end and it all got summed up with Andy getting to say the most beautiful line, because it is all that takes. I ended up feeling for these characters and that made the 100 odd minutes really engaging.

Some rich people complaining about absolutely nothing. A lot of virtue signaling sprinkled throughout. It's such a bore without anything thought provoking throughout.

I dont care about action or anything like that in a movie. But it at least needs to somewhat funny, clever or have a little depth. It has none of that.

This main character seems to just start to self reflect in his 70s. I'm sorry but you don't just do a complete 180 in a day. I think they're going for feel good, but it doesn't. It's not sad either. It's just why care about this story throughout.

Also, they're all rich and completely dumb. You'd think having a little smarts and not just "growing up" in a day would come from people so successful. I know it's not always the case, but some redeeming factors would be nice.

Another good movie for the universal Michael Keaton who excels in everything he touches with his multi-faceted personality and flexible face. Mila Kunis also performed greatly in this production as both actress and executive producer. The rest is heartwarming and touching situations where everybody, especially parents can learn a great deal from.

• Screenplay/storyline/plots: 6
• Production value/impact: 6
• Development: 7
• Realism: 6
• Entertainment: 6.5
• Acting: 8
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 7
• VFX: 7
• Music/score/sound: 6.5
• Depth: 5.5
• Logic: 4.5
• Flow: 6.5
• Comedy/drama: 6.5
• Ending: 6.