When it comes to being limited due to physical disability, Good Bad Things takes hold of limitations and turns them into portraits of a touching story. Directed by Shane D. Stranger, Good Bad Things navigates the challenges of a disability through the life someone who is physically impaired and an entrepreneur. The main character Danny (played by Danny Kurtzmann) is the co-writer of with Stranger. Danny’s path toself-discovery shares his individuality with the masses—it is all about the moving parts in his life which help him find positivity.

Good Bad Things keeps a steady pace that gives the audience a feeling of resilience in Kurtzmann’s performance. He spends his days running his routine to get a dating app called Rubi up and going. His friend, roommate, and colleague Jason (played by Brett Dier) encourages Danny to make a profile on his dating app. Hesitancy strikes Danny at first, but then when he gets his first match with someone named Madi (played by Jessica Parker Kennedy), a new world of amazement flows magically for Danny. The feelings of love and connection bring Danny along with the audience to a place where euphoric, surreal feelings abound. 

Reality and excitement via an app are unfamiliar to Danny and Madi is his dream come true. The writing and pacing loop in emotional tones which reflect what Danny is experiencing. His gut is sensing unforgettable connectivity. Despite his limitations, Madi may be his revelation. Good Bad Things is a poetic project of purpose. It provides hope that everyone can find love…no matter what their disability is.

Through the realizations throughout the film, Good Bad Things displays a trail of ups and downs presented truthfully. Danny’s life requires assistance, but his assistance may be found in the love of his life. Madi thrives with Danny. The film captures theart of human connection that is empathetic and endearing. How true is the love? Is it real or fate? 

With Danny navigating new beginnings, there is a two-sided component in Good Bad Things. Both sides seem combative yet destined for aspirational hope. The first is his livelihood as an entrepreneur, and the second is his relationship with Madi.  Will both have outcomes that benefit Danny? Good Bad Things keeps audiences going with questions about Danny, because his limitations are vivid as are the frustrations and sadness portrayed with grains of realism through his eyes. Good Bad Things is a film about finding the paths where chances exist. In Danny’s case, finding true love and professional success both have value displayed in an artistic form.

As Good Bad Things continues to pursue parallel values, curious thoughts emerge easily, especially about the relationship between Danny and Madi. Danny feels something new, and so does Madi. Both have distinctive differences, yet commonalities. Danny is artistic with a mind to create for business purposes, and Madi is brilliant with photography skills. They both have artistic talent that finds common ground through the lens of Good Bad Things. The film is irresistible, engrossing, and leaves the audience with empathy that feels essential. Three-and-a-half out of four stars.