Good

Good stars Viggo Mortensen in an extraordinary change-of-pace role as he plays John Halder, a good, decent individual with family problems. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia.

When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder’s change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.

Critic Reviews:

• " It's not up there with The Conformist, or even The Reader, but it's well worth your time. " – Julie Rigg

• " Despite its limitations it is about an important issue, how easy it is to compromise yourself, your ideals, your friendships in times of stress. " – Margaret Pomeranz

• " This film contributes to the important debate about morality in times of political trauma and oppression of personal freedoms " – Andrew L. Urban