The Goodbye Girl (2018) User Reviews

Well worth watching.

[leetemple · 8/10 · 28 June 2020]

For a low budget film, with all the work done by one person, I thought it was very good. I agree with the criticism that there was a bit too much music but I that aside I thought it had some good performances and some interesting twists.

Is this a film or a music video?

[devlin_j-75717 · 3/10 · 7 June 2020]

Couldn't even get to the end. I'm sure the story was a good idea but the telling was absolutely murdered by the domineering soundtrack... it seemed like after every scene we had to be subjected to a montage of shots who's only point was to last long enough to force us to listen to yet another music track. I've no idea if it was all the same band, I suspect it was but don't care enough to find out. If this was purely to pad out the lack of actual film content it was an epic fail. I felt like I was being held captive by having to listen to the awful music in order to find out what the outcome of the story would be. The result was I lost interest when yet another pointless track was blasted at me at minute 41... exit one dissatisfied viewer.

Mediocre

[elaineh-09286 · 3/10 · 1 June 2020]

Sorry but I just don't think this was a great film, started off well but then the story seemed to go off on a seedy tangent, far too many soundtracks played and the acting in some of the scenes was just dreadful. Some of the editing into the next scene was very dated and just did not work.

Terrible

[mariaem-83868 · 2/10 · 8 June 2020]

Cant understand these 10/10 ratings, the idea was good, the acting absolutely dreadful! Lacked in everything, only 52 mins long too, leaving, is that it? But then its 52 mins of my life I ain't getting back! Really Wouldn't bother.

Low budget? Would you believe it?

[alanbrent-16874 · 10/10 · 5 June 2020]

To say this was a Low Budget production would be a complete misnomer for the quality of the work. Well directed, an exciting story told with skill and precision and beautifully shot this is an excellent first production for the team involved.

A stomach churning hell ride of the worst kind.

[dan_higgins · 1/10 · 10 July 2020]

This film is bad. This film is hateful. This film has essentially no redeeming qualities. As a yorkshireman I find the portrayal of yorkshire contained within this film deeply offensive. The mother is so poorly written and acted that I actually didnt care when her partner decked her in her foul gob. What the hell is that scene with the meat and more man perving on an underage girl for? And why is it dragged out for so long? An explosive barrel and some sparking jump leads... yeah nothing happens. 50% of this film is bad music, the other 50% is horrible people effing and jeffing more than any manual worker I have ever spent time around. Repulsive is too weak a term to describe such a loathsome work.

BRILLIANT FILM. GREAT CHARACTERS AND PLOT

[Alex-68826 · 10/10 · 29 September 2020]

Loved this film so much. It's an indie film made for very little budget but I watch a film for plot and characters rather than car chases and explosions. It exposes the seedy underbelly of life, and the lives of the struggling characters we encounter. The young girl in the title role although she doesn't say much is menacing and mysterious and her mother is deliciously hateable. Twists and turns too - and all in a compact 50 minute film with a great pace. A must watch. Watched it three times now and keep seeing different things.

fantastic little film

[joblackburrow · 10/10 · 19 October 2020]

Yes it's an indie film but the little budget is more than compensated for in the story line. Great characters, some you love to hate and are dying for them to get their cummupance and meet a grizly end. I love what a dark and hopeless world it's set in. Nice change seeing no glitz and glamour and special effects but real grittiness and exposing the darker side of these peoples lives. By far the BEST thing I've watched in lockdown.

Shockingly good.

[sicklittlebunny · 9/10 · 26 May 2020]

I wasn't expecting much from this film, it just seemed kind of an interesting premise. Is a little girl predicting deaths or the cause of them? Turns out this is actually quite an intense and intelligent thriller, packed into 51 engrossing minutes.

Superb film on a low budget

[Jdgm33 · 10/10 · 27 March 2018]

Watched this film on Sunday at the premiere in Leeds after empty spaces,love the film,very good acting and filming and story line was amazing. Well worth 10/10 I gave it

Edge of your seat stuff

[pocketpanto · 10/10 · 27 March 2018]

This film grabs you from the start and holds your attention all the way through. It really is edge of the seat stuff....... Great central performances from the main cast and a great debut for its young star.

gripping

[petetina-80361 · 10/10 · 6 April 2018]

Loved the film from start to finish had a great twist to the story and kept me on the edge of my seat.Saying good-bye will never be the same again---fantastic work by such a young star

Just hope she don't say GoodBye to you.

[ajayskaraokedisco · 9/10 · 16 May 2018]

A must see. Viewer discretion advised. Good story start to finish with twists and comical moments. Sent shivers down my back. Some sense of violence and sex, but nothing too bad. I have been waiting a long time to watch this Movie, And it was worth every second.

Fantastic, Fantastic, FANTASTIC

[kristyna10 · 10/10 · 17 April 2020]

I'm lucky enough to have seen this film, just shy of Ten times all the way through. Each and every time the film gets better and better! Truly superb plot, with unexpected twists and turns - making it exciting, tense and throught provoking all the way through.

Credit to the writer and director Aidey Pugh, who's done a stunning job. Great to see how well the film has been received, with the recognition it has had a film festivals. Not to mention the A class performances from the budding stars featured!

If you don't believe me, take 51 minuets out of you day to watch this, they'll be well worth it!

A mix between Final Destination & a gritty version of The Omen

[shawtime55-9-193840 · 9/10 · 21 December 2020]

A mix between Final Destination & a gritty version of The Omen

Real, honest, gritty and heartfelt. Congratulations to everyone involved. Loved Mr Garrad's role, nice turn of events at the end with his performance, very understated. Tunnicliff explosive and very realistic. The young girl was great too- lovely stillness. Real gritty performances from all the cast. Great pacing and terrific soundtrack! Well done all. Film Director Aidy Pugh one to look out for!