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Good Fortune: A Body Swap Comedy Tackling Inequality

10/16/2025

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Story summary

The 2025 comedy Good Fortune, directed by Aziz Ansari, stars Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, a low-ranking angel, and Seth Rogen as Jeff.
The plot centers on a body swap between Arj, a struggling gig worker, and Jeff, a wealthy venture capitalist, to foster empathy.
Critics say the film includes comedic moments but lacks depth and relies on familiar tropes.
Nevertheless, Good Fortune offers insights into economic inequality and human relationships.

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Story summary

The 2025 comedy Good Fortune, directed by Aziz Ansari, stars Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, a low-ranking angel, and Seth Rogen as Jeff.
The plot centers on a body swap between Arj, a struggling gig worker, and Jeff, a wealthy venture capitalist, to foster empathy.
Critics say the film includes comedic moments but lacks depth and relies on familiar tropes.
Nevertheless, Good Fortune offers insights into economic inequality and human relationships.