Perfectly Good Moment

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Perfectly Good Moment

2023

1h 12m

Drama

Romance

Mystery & Thriller

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

This psychosexual thriller asks the question: what happens when the things that make your relationship passionate and exciting are the same things that make it toxic? Ruby and David have been together on-and-off for 8 years, since she was 19 and he 34. Six months after Ruby last ran out on him, she has returned. Once the initial bliss of the reunion wears off, old toxic patterns re-emerge. Is David too demanding and controlling or is Ruby just too sensitive? Is Ruby as delicate and demure as she appears to be... or is there something more sinister behind the surface? Why did Ruby really come back?

Joe Lipsett

Anatomy of a Scream Podcast Network

Deftly captures the impact of emotional abuse with a clever non-linear structure. The tight 72 minute runtime is exactly as long as the story requires. This is economical, indie thriller storytelling done right.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2025

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Bee Delores

Horrorverse

It's a real Good For Her film that'll stay with you long after the credits have rolled.

Jan 31, 2025

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Kristy Strouse

Cinematic Lovelies

Perfectly Good Moment is a fantastic directorial debut from Lauren Greenhall. It has an admirable confidence and exudes a level of inventiveness and emotional residence that truly is a standout.

Nov 14, 2023

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Amanda Mazzillo

Film Inquiry

Perfectly Good Moment is a difficult-to-watch and captivating thriller, expressing the dangers of both emotional and physical abuse, through a taut, well-structured script from Amanda Jane Stern

Aug 2, 2023

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Chris Esper

Film Threat

Despite the uneven twist, Perfectly Good Moment is an engaging, exciting, and fresh thriller.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 24, 2023

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

Despite a clever twist, Perfectly Good Moment doesn’t justify its 72-minute runtime.

Apr 20, 2023

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Jamie L

Wonderful film. Taut writing and direction as well as superb acting. This has indie classic written all over it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Ruby

Stephen Carlile

David

Amanda Jane Stern

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Stephen Carlile

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Julian Seltzer

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This psychosexual thriller asks the question: what happens when the things that make your relationship passionate and exciting are the same things that make it toxic? Ruby and David have been together on-and-off for 8 years, since she was 19 and he 34. Six months after Ruby last ran out on him, she has returned. Once the initial bliss of the reunion wears off, old toxic patterns re-emerge. Is David too demanding and controlling or is Ruby just too sensitive? Is Ruby as delicate and demure as she appears to be... or is there something more sinister behind the surface? Why did Ruby really come back?

Director: Lauren Greenhall
Producer: Stephen Carlile, Lauren Greenhall, Amanda Jane Stern, Julian Seltzer
Screenwriter: Amanda Jane Stern, Julian Seltzer
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 12m

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