Manhattan Strip Clubs: ‘Good Guy’ fails to distinguish itself
Overall, “The Good Guy” is filled to the brim with one−liner quips about the nature of dating. The characters, especially the protagonists, are not bland and archetypal; on the other hand, they do not say anything particularly thought−provoking or original. Audiences have seen shadows of these characters in every romantic comedy that has come out in the last five years, and thus will likely feel emotionally disconnected from the film.
DePietro tries to paint an honest picture of the dating landscape of Manhattan, especially the lifestyles of ambitious Wall Street professionals. The contrast, however, between the lives of young men and women as depicted in the film is unsettlingly clichéd. The men frequent stripper clubs and bars and find entertainment in breaking piñatas full of prescription drugs. Meanwhile, the women eat designer desserts and provide endless support for each other when faced with cheating boyfriends and loveless lives. The so−called comedy portion of the movie draws solely from commentary on these typical gender roles.
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