R | 1h 37m | Comedy | 2025
“Good Fortune” is the feature film directorial debut of Aziz Ansari, formerly of “Parks & Recreation.” He also wrote the script and plays the lead role himself.
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Angel Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) explains his actions to his boss Martha (Sandra Oh), in "Good Fortune." Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
