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Good Fortune Opens Soft as Keanu Reeves Draws the Most Praise

Reviews describe an amiable, underbaked class satire in Aziz Ansari’s feature debut.

Overview

  • Released in theaters on October 17 by Lionsgate, the film stars Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh in a body‑swap comedy about a struggling gig worker, a rich investor and a meddling angel.
  • Critics repeatedly single out Reeves’ turn as Gabriel as the standout, while many call the script uneven and the class commentary thin.
  • Early North American grosses were about $2.4 million on opening day, including $725,000 from Thursday previews, pointing to a modest first weekend.
  • Based on Lionsgate’s recent patterns, PVOD availability is expected roughly three to five weeks after release, with a first SVOD window on STARZ about three and a half to four months later.
  • Coverage notes ongoing scrutiny of Ansari’s recent Riyadh festival appearance and Human Rights Watch’s refusal of a pledged donation as part of the film’s publicity context.