An interesting and engaging story that unfolds gradually and realistically. The characters are well drawn and well acted, avoiding stereotyping. It held my attention throughout even though the pace was slow at times. It managed to avoid the traps of over-sentimentality and mawkishness to which this type of film can easily succumb. It is not the most riveting film to watch but it succeeded in telling its story convincingly. Much of the story is set in Paris, which this time is not about finding love in springtime, but dealing with the aftermath of a deceased partner and finding out that the relationship was not quite what it appeared to be. Moving without being a tearjerker, and all the better for that.
Review of Good Grief
