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Kyle M It begins monotonously but on a cautious dive leading up to a good-natured, wholesome heart as Danny Kurtzman gives raw honesty in his appearance with spoken, relatable volumes to exceptionally solidify his representation, switching between slice of life dynamics and tenderly sweet romance that points out insecurities. (B) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review SkyRo P Good Bad Things is a 2025 drama centered on a man with muscular dystrophy who ventures into the world of online dating. The film features an emotionally intense moment when he takes nude photos with the help of his father—a raw, vulnerable scene that stands out as one of the film’s most powerful. That said, I feel like the film is somewhat overhyped, largely because it stars a real actor with a disability portraying a character with the same condition. While representation absolutely matters and the actor delivers a sincere, committed performance, it seems like much of the praise is more focused on the casting choice and the actor’s personal achievement rather than the film itself. From a storytelling standpoint, the script is flat. It’s a strong concept with meaningful themes, but the execution drags. The dialogue is excessive—at times, it’s so heavy and meandering that it pulls you out of the story rather than drawing you in. There are moments where you just lose interest, and that’s a real problem for a film built on emotional engagement. It’s not a bad movie—but it’s not one I’d revisit either. I respect what it set out to do, and I’m glad stories like this are being told, but I think the critical response is more reflective of the film’s intent and representation than its actual impact as a piece of writing and cinema. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Garry A I've probably reviewed over 50 movies this year and this just the second five stat rating I've given. I cried on and off throughout the film. Danny showed a level of vulnerability few people show. He was amazing. This is a life affirming movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Audience Member the movie is alright, not bad for a one time watch Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Brooke N A story of friendship, self love, and romance from a perspective never seen before. This movie effortlessly makes you feel every emotion and makes you want to watch it over and over again. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review S C I do love that lives like Danny's are being portrayed on the screen. As someone who is dating someone with a similar disability, I have not seen a lot of representation done in such a real way before. Unfortunately, language, nudity, and drugs mar the portrayal a bit, making it slightly less presentable to a wider audience, but as a conservative, it is nothing I haven't gotten used to. Otherwise, I could recommend it to my friends and family. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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