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Andy Goodrich’s life is turned upside down when his wife enters rehab, leaving him alone with their young children. Goodrich leans on Grace, his daughter from his first marriage, as he ends up being the father she never had. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer wrote the title role specifically for Michael Keaton. “I wrote it 100 percent with him in mind,” She said, “To the point where he would have said no, I would have buried him and myself in the backyard.” Box “Cinnamon Toast” keeps turning 180° during the breakfast scene. Andy: If life isn’t kicking your ass, it isn’t doing its job. Scene from CasablancaWritten by Max Steiner. Performed by The Warner Bros. Studio Orchestra Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Turner Entertainment Co. Goodrich is about Andy Goodrich (Michael Keaton). Andy Goodrich’s life is thrown into disarray when his wife goes to rehab. Andy now has to take care of his nine-year-old twins Billie (Vivien Lyra Blair) & Mose (Jacob Kopera), all alone. Andy helps Grace (Mila Kunis), his daughter from his first marriage, become the role model dad Grace never had as a child. Goodrich is a great movie. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer has given us a film that is at times funny, emotional & you’ll be smiling as the credits roll. It’s a perfect slice of life movie. Michael Keaton is impressive as Andy Goodrich. Mila Kunis is captivating as Grace. Keaton & Kunis admires camaraderie in all his scenes. Vivien Lyra Blair & Jacob Kopera is fantastic as Billie & Mose, respectively. The supporting cast is phenomenal. Goodrich is a must watch for anyone who enjoys dramedy & Michael Keaton & Mila Kunis. Watch it on the big screen & For a change, give independent films a chance to shine at the box office.