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Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer wrote the title role specifically for Michael Keaton
Chronology
Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on Grace, his daughter from his first marriage, as he ultimately evolves into the father she never had.. "I wrote it 100 percent with him in mind," she said, "to the point where if he had said no, I would have buried it and myself in the backyard.".
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Studio OrchestraCourtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 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.
For a sophomore directorial effort, it was satisfactory
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.