60
Never quite establishes its own identity, and when you remember it in two years it's likely to be that movie you saw that you kind of liked with that girl in it, what's her name, from TV.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
80
This one comes up short in terms of visual flair. But it delivers amusingly observed characters, consistent laughs underscored by the poignancy of unfulfilled existences and winning performances from a terrific cast captained by Jennifer Aniston.
100
Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt
Aniston and Reilly give the best of many excellent performances. A few plotty scenes aside, this quietly directed drama paints a sensitive, sympathetic portrait of modern malaise, and has a smart sense of humor as a bonus.
50
Entertainment Weekly by Lisa Schwarzbaum
Only pretends to care about good people who sometimes do bad things. In fact, it hasn't got time for the pain.
78
Austin Chronicle by Marjorie Baumgarten
Succeeds as a moody, evocative, and pleasing film, one that underscores its indie roots in sentiment as well as style
88
New York Post by Megan Lehmann
A comedy as black as the asphalt desert of a mall parking lot.
75
San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle
A smart, arch and rather cold-blooded comedy.
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Rick Groen
The Good Girl isn't really the title of this movie at all. Instead, it's now widely known as The Movie That Proves Jennifer Can Act.
88
Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert
Jennifer Aniston has at last decisively broken with her "Friends" image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil. It will no longer be possible to consider her in the same way.
75
Philadelphia Inquirer by Steven Rea
There's humor in it, and sadness, and an acid-tinged humor that is miles away from the branded levity of "Friends." More power to Aniston for feeling the need to try something different, and then doing it -- well.