Good Fortune is a witty comedy that features a terrific performance by Keanu Reeves, despite being more gentle than laugh-out-loud funny.
The film tells a prince-and-the-pauper-style fable, with Aziz Ansari playing a character living out of his car, which creates an immediate dissonance due to his well-known wealthy background as a Hollywood actor.
Ansari has a light presence, right down to the pitch of his voice; he’s gladhanding his way through his acting gigs.
Ansari's character, Arj, experiences economic distress through various odd jobs and gig-economy chores, but seems more irritably inconvenienced than deeply weary.
Author's summary: Keanu Reeves shines in Good Fortune, a gentle comedy.