Mixed Reviews for Zach Braff's 'A Good Person' Starring Florence Pugh

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"A Good Person," written and directed by Zach Braff, is a raw and truthful addiction drama that tells the story of Ally, a woman struggling with guilt and trauma after a tragic accident. Florence Pugh delivers a captivating performance as Ally, who turns to self-medication with painkillers. The film explores the impact of trauma on a family and the road to recovery through the parallel stories of Ally and her former father-in-law, Daniel, played by Morgan Freeman. Despite a few contrivances, "A Good Person" is a moving and authentic portrayal of addiction and healing.
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- A Good Person review: an overwrought, tonally jarring mess The A.V. Club
- A Good Person review – Zach Braff’s tale of self-healing is excruciatingly ersatz The Guardian
- ‘A Good Person’ review: An excellent Florence Pugh can’t save this melodramatic mess The Seattle Times
- 'A Good Person' Review: Zach Braff and Florence Pugh Surprise The Daily Beast
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