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Daniel Levy's 'Good Grief' Explores Love, Loss and Friendship in Directorial Debut

The Netflix original, featuring Levy alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel, receives generally positive reviews despite some criticisms.

  • Daniel Levy's feature debut, 'Good Grief', explores themes of love, loss, grief, and friendship, following a man who discovers unsettling secrets about his late husband during a trip to Paris with his two best friends.
  • The film, which is heavier on drama than comedy, has been described as charming, heartfelt, and stylish, despite hitting many familiar genre beats and occasionally falling into cliches.
  • Levy, known for his work on 'Schitt’s Creek', also stars in the film alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel, who have been praised for their layered performances.
  • Despite some criticisms, including underdeveloped themes and a reliance on the audience's affinity for Levy, the film has been generally well-received, with reviewers looking forward to Levy's future projects.
  • 'Good Grief' is set to hit theaters on December 29 and will be available for streaming on Netflix from January 5.
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