Is "The Good Mother" Really Good?

The Good Mother is a 2023 drama thriller film starring Hilary Swank and Olivia Cooke. The film follows Marissa, a journalist who is grieving the murder of her son Michael, who was involved in the drug trade.

She forms an unlikely alliance with Paige, Michael’s pregnant girlfriend, who is also in danger from the killers. Together, they try to uncover the truth behind Michael’s death and the corruption that surrounds it.

The film is directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and features a twisty plot that takes the story from realistic to ridiculous. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Swank and Cooke, but criticized the implausible and disappointing ending.

The movie “The Good Mother” keeps the viewers hooked with its suspenseful plot, but it fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion. The ending leaves us with a twisted idea of what it means to be a “Good Mother” and undermines the moral dilemmas of the characters.