Goodrich

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. 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. For a sophomore directorial effort, it was satisfactory.