Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)

Willmore finds the film generous, surprising, and a joyous defense of sex work as a path to self-discovery. She especially praises Daryl McCormack’s nuanced performance and the film’s frank, unfettered final sex scene.

The critic finds the film refreshing, intelligent and life-affirming, praising its candid, stigma-free treatment of sex and intimacy. They single out Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack’s chemistry and performances as the force that elevates the film.

Nicholson calls the film riveting, while noting that Nancy can be both sympathetic and aggravating. She particularly praises Daryl McCormack’s subtle performance and the film’s attentive sound design.

Keizer finds the film a tender, richly satisfying charmer, though Leo’s backstory weakens the two-hander. He praises Emma Thompson’s nuanced performance and the film’s sensitive portrayal of sexual awakening and self-acceptance.

The critic finds the film ground-breaking but patchy, with its central performances making it work. She praises Thompson’s uninhibited portrayal and the chemistry between Thompson and McCormack, while faulting parts of the script as clumsy and ageist.

Chang finds the film charming and pleasurable, with an earnest but worthwhile message about women’s desire. He particularly praises Emma Thompson’s performance and the way it challenges assumptions about which bodies deserve attention onscreen.

Wilkinson finds the film a measured, emotionally engaging consideration of an older woman’s sexual emancipation. She particularly praises Emma Thompson’s nuanced performance for giving it emotional heart.

Felperin finds the film an affirming, immensely likable, sex-positive comedy-drama, though somewhat more issue-driven than character-driven. She especially praises Emma Thompson’s moving performance and the film’s sensitive, non-objectifying presentation of its leads.

The review calls it a joyfully sex-positive drama and praises Emma Thompson’s performance. It highlights the film’s thoughtful treatment of intimacy, identity and sexual pleasure.

Ehrlich finds the film a touching, sex-positive chamber piece, though its early banter and idealized characters can feel schematic. He particularly praises Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack, whose performances make the characters’ growing intimacy feel genuine.

Flint finds the film endearing, heartening and funny, with a compassionate, sex-positive perspective. She especially praises Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack’s performances and the script’s treatment of sex and sex work, though she feels it could probe power dynamics more deeply.

Steele finds the film beautifully written and emotionally moving, despite a forced late obstacle and an incomplete exploration of sex work. She especially praises Emma Thompson’s tender transformation and her acceptance of her naked body.

The review finds the film witty and tender, with its stagey dialogue carried by the leads’ performances. It particularly praises Emma Thompson’s comic timing and the nuanced physicality between the two characters.

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Kermode finds the film enjoyably subversive and whimsical, though its theatricality makes the central relationship hard to believe. He praises Emma Thompson’s performance and Stephen Rennicks’s score for moving lightly between comedy and emotion.

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Greene finds the film familiar but affecting, with its two lead performances giving the story subtlety and depth. He praises the honest, off-the-cuff character moments, while faulting the discussions of sex work for feeling didactic and unnecessary.

The review finds the film earnest and appealing but also treacly and coy about sex. It praises Emma Thompson’s nude scenes as affirmations that challenge movie stereotypes.

Ide finds the sexual-empowerment comedy drama ultimately unsatisfying. The page identifies Emma Thompson as its lead and signals disappointment with the film’s ending.

Lane praises the film as a tender, sex-positive story about emotional and physical intimacy. She singles out Emma Thompson’s portrayal of Nancy, especially a mirror scene that makes her feel empowered and beautiful.

Hammond calls the film fascinating and an awards-worthy showcase for its stars. He especially praises Emma Thompson’s brave, dazzling performance and Daryl McCormack’s equally strong work.

The critic calls the film spellbinding and praises its intimate, compelling storytelling. They single out Thompson and McCormack’s magnetic performances, alongside Hyde’s direction.

Marric calls the film an affecting, essential work and praises its feminist approach to women’s sexuality after 50. She singles out Emma Thompson’s fearless performance, while also commending Daryl McCormack’s charm and Katy Brand’s dialogue.

The critic finds the film engaging and moving, despite a wordy script and one preachy moment. Thompson’s nuanced performance and her quick shifts between roles stand out for praise.

Oller finds the film a sweet, funny, and satisfying two-hander, though some dramatic turns feel extreme and a penultimate scene is cheesy. He especially praises Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack’s chemistry and performances.

Wilkinson finds the film gently satisfying, despite a stage-like quality and a midpoint shift that feels under-earned. She especially praises Emma Thompson’s finely calibrated performance, while also noting Daryl McCormack’s subtlety.

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