Good Life

Unlike other reviewers, I didn't watch this movie to critique its "Greek authenticity". The title, GOOD LIFE is what it's all about. We all need a light-hearted, pick-me-up from time to time and this film is just that. I found the characters endearing and completely relatable, the humour subtle but incredibly amusing and the overall production of a very high quality. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this film.

Bonnie Rodini did a wonderful job with this move, especially considering she filmed it during the first wave of Covid. Our protagonist Olive is a young dental hygienist with what appears to be yet another broken heart who is still yearning for her father, and she decides to go to Greece to find out what really happened to his house, which her mother does not want to discuss, and upon arriving she discovers an entire village is against her. But through the friendship of a young boy and her own tenacity and goodness, she overcomes adversity and heals the past for all of those involved. This is one of the best movies I've seen in years.. it has heart, and it shows not only the goodness of the human spirit, but that of the healing power to be found in facing the Truth. A lovely movie indeed.

Having heard a review about this film made in Cape Town this past Sunday and the history behind the making thereof, I felt it would be worthwhile to watch it. Being available on Netflix, it was easy to get hold of it. The film is neatly made with parts of Cape Town also made to look like Greece where most of the action takes place. This boring story however is weak and anyone who can understand my heading will know what I think about it.

Such an enjoyable movie! It was great to escape to a cast of relatable characters, gorgeous scenery and wholesome entertainment! I think the producer has done an amazing job with limited financial resources. I particularly like that so many of the cast/ crew and support personnel were all from a small country where I am sure the work/revenue was much appreciated. The sound track deserves a special mention!

Well done Bonnie Rodini! What an accomplishment! I look forward to your next release. Good Life is indeed a Good Use of Time!

There is nothing Greek about this movie. The actors, the crew, the location. It was terrible and fake. Someone watched Big Fat Greek Wedding, went to film school, and thought "how can I get paid to make a movie about Greeks?"