Good is a 2008 film starring Viggo Mortensen and Jason Isaacs. The film is based on a play by C.P. Taylor.
Cast
- Viggo Mortensen as John Halder
- Jason Issacs as Maurice
- Jodie Whittaker as Anne Halder
- Mark Strong as Bouhler
- Steven Mackintosh as Freddie
- Gemma Jones as Halder's Mother
- Anastasia Hille as Helen
Synopsis
Viggo Mortensen plays John Halder, an affable and hard working family man in 1930's Germany. Halder writes a novel which advocates compassionate euthanasia. The book gains the attention of German political figures working on government propaganda. In a time of fierce nationalism, Halder's views and skills lead him to success in his career and personal life. As the climate in Germany changes for the darker, Halder is forced to consider the consequences of his decisions and what effects his beliefs may have on the people in and around his life.Official Site: Good
Reviews
"An extremely powerful World War II drama of a man at a crossroads, forced to make almost impossible choices between friendship and survival. It’s the best work Viggo Mortensen has done." — Jeffery LyonsOfficial Site: Good
- "Sensitively and intelligently crafted."—Rex ReedOfficial Site: Good