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A tear-jerking drama with tons of heart.
The film initiates with a glaring metaphor involving model trains, which is swiftly overused and accompanied by an excess of other themes and storylines. The concept of constructing a world where the hobbyist assumes the role of an all-powerful creator is emphasized by Freeman's character, concluding with a playful nod to the messiness of real life. If only the art of filmmaking mirrored the meticulousness of model train crafting, Braff could have prevented "A Good Person" from veering so far off course.
The narrative revolves around a 26-year-old woman named Allison, or Ali, portrayed with fearless courage by Florence Pugh. She embodies a carefree and lighthearted young woman who navigates life without delving too deeply into the consequences of her choices. She finds contentment in her engagement to Nathan, a highly appealing character portrayed by Chinaza Uche. Alison earns a substantial income as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company, convincing herself that her work lacks immorality since she only promotes a medication prescribed for a skin condition.
On a particular day, Alison takes her soon-to-be sister- and brother-in-law on a trip to the city to assist her in selecting a wedding dress. Momentarily distracted by the map on her phone near a construction site, she glances away from the road. Tragically, she fails to avoid colliding with a backhoe, resulting in her own injuries and the fatalities of her passengers.
Prior to the accident, Ali had a promising future, as depicted through a joyous engagement celebration culminating in her heartfelt rendition of The Velvet Underground's "After Hours." It's worth noting that Pugh possesses a beautiful voice and appears to play the piano herself. While she sings, her fiancé Nathan gazes at her with untroubled delight, little knowing it will be their last shared moment of uncomplicated happiness.
After the tragic incident, a year passes, and Ryan, the teenage daughter of the deceased couple, finds herself living with her grandfather Daniel (portrayed by Morgan Freeman), who delivers a touching performance. The adjustment proves to be difficult for both of them as Ryan exhibits hostility and engages in disruptive behavior. Meanwhile, Alison, consumed by an addiction to oxycontin, spends her days in a haze of emotional and physical pain, lying on her mother's couch. Her engagement has ended, her mother Diane (played by Molly Shannon) is growing increasingly impatient, and her doctors are gradually reducing her prescription medications.
Alison's desperation for more drugs intensifies, pushing her to a breaking point. Meanwhile, Daniel, who has maintained sobriety for a decade after battling alcoholism, feels utterly helpless in dealing with Ryan's challenging behavior, leading him to contemplate a return to drinking. Instead, he finds solace and a sense of control in his meticulously crafted model train set, a realm where he can shape his own history according to his desired narrative.
