(2017) is a haunting, "New American miserablism" drama that serves as a high-stakes showcase for Michelle Pfeiffer . Directed by Andrew Dosunmu, the film follows Kyra, a woman in Brooklyn who spirals into poverty and desperation following the death of her ailing mother. The Good
: Critics across the board praise Pfeiffer's "powerfully moody" and "nuanced" performance. Many consider it her best work in decades, capturing a raw, "quietly catastrophic" vulnerability as she faces economic ruin. Where Is Kyra?HD
: Kiefer Sutherland provides excellent, grounded support as Doug, a fellow blue-collar worker who becomes Kyra's only source of comfort. The Bad (2017) is a haunting, "New American miserablism" drama
: The film utilizes a "shattering" and "oppressive" tone to mirror Kyra's isolation. It operates with a "noir-ish sense of fatalism" that keeps viewers on edge, even when the plot moves slowly. Many consider it her best work in decades,