The indie film 'Good One,' directed by India Donaldson in her directorial debut, has garnered positive reviews for its portrayal of a father-daughter camping trip that takes an unexpected turn. The film, which premiered at Sundance 2024, features a breakout performance by Lily Collias, who has been described as a 'luminous discovery.' Critics have praised the film's nuanced depiction of late adolescence and its impact on the father-daughter relationship. The film's reception suggests potential nominations for upcoming Gotham and Spirit awards, with some predicting it will be among the top films of the festival.
This will end up being a Sundance top 3 of the fest - GOOD ONE by India Donaldson - it's Reichardtian cinema - we were at the world premiere https://t.co/A2ZpgBMPE9
Despite just a bit of screen time for Aubrey Plaza ..... Megan Park's sophomore feature played extremely well at Sundance - here is the world preem. https://t.co/xSu69ptH5H
India Donaldson’s Good One is a nuanced directorial debut. Can’t wait to see what she does next. Star Lilly Collias is super impressive. This one will get Gotham and Spirit noms 10 months from now. #Sundance https://t.co/xGt1CVdkqM
Good One Review: A Hike Goes Wrong in a Harrowing Coming-of-Age Drama – IndieWire https://t.co/0KifBMyEFh
‘Good One’ Review: A Father-Daughter Camping Trip Goes Wrong in India Donaldson’s Harrowing and Extraordinary Coming-of-Age Drama https://t.co/h6KGheOWFI https://t.co/9UT89noSaW
"The relationship between this father and daughter is forever changed”: India Donaldson talks to @TomiLaffly about her Sundance-premiering wilderness drama, "Good One." https://t.co/BD3MAZEvE3 https://t.co/fnXzgo5TMc
lovely to see Lupe Ontiveros and America Ferrera before every screening at Sundance this year. https://t.co/T4nygleenn
'Good One' Review: A Carefully Measured Indie Traces How a Father-Daughter Camping Trip Goes Subtly Awry https://t.co/esqF1Z9hrp
India Donaldson’s micro-portrait of late-adolescent transition, GOOD ONE, is so tiny and exquisitely formed you want to draw a magic circle around it for protection. And Lily Collias is a luminous discovery. My @THR review from #Sundance2024 https://t.co/rhXtcdwfkr
‘Good One’ Review: Lily Collias is a Luminous Discovery in Affecting Micro-Portrait of Late-Adolescence https://t.co/mZYRrBpDBR