Film Review: ‘A Good Person’: Florence Pugh Shines in a Story of America’s Opioid Epidemic

Mark Jackson
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“A Good Person” was written and directed by Zach Braff, who’s still fondly remembered for his 2004 hit “Garden State” in which he starred with Natalie Portman. After an immensely annoying and cloying beginning, “A Good Person” eventually hits its stride and turns into a movie you definitely should not miss. It’s a deeply felt meditation on the ravages of opioid addiction, featuring dramatic heavy hitters Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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