The Good Guy (film)
The Good Guy is a 2009 romantic-comedy film directed by Julio DePietro and starring Alexis Bledel, Scott Porter and October Road star Bryan Greenberg.
Plot
Some guys seem to have it all: good looks, easy charm, and easy money. Tommy Fielding is one of those guys. Riding a streak of good fortune and a budding romance that could finally be the real thing, the rising young star on Wall Street chooses to spread the wealth, taking his seemingly hapless co-worker Daniel under his wing. But in teaching Daniel the ways of money and seduction, Tommy could become the unwitting agent of his own downfall. As the pressure builds for Tommy at work and in his new relationship, 'The Good Guy' gives a true insider view of the culture of Wall Street and explores what it means to be 'good' in that world. The answer might surprise you. > >
Premises
The Good Guy follows the story of rising Wall Street star Tommy (Scott Porter), a man who appears to have everything he could want in life, including a beautiful girlfriend, Beth (Alexis Bledel). He’s described as Beth’s ‘knight in shining armor.’ However, as their relationship develops, cracks begin to appear in their seemingly storybook romance.Tommy tries to pass his seduction and money-making skills to co-worker Daniel (Bryan Greenberg), landing Tommy in hot water when Daniel goes after Beth, landing them in what Alexis calls a “kind of love triangle.” From the new synopsis for the film: Set against the fast-paced world of NYC’s modern over-achievers who work hard and play harder, the film explores the contemporary urban dating scene and the culture of a world obsessed with money, sex and greed.
Cast
- Alexis Bledel as Beth Vest >
- Scott Porter as Tommy Fielding >
- Bryan Greenberg as Daniel Seaver >
- Anna Chlumsky as Lisa
- Andrew McCarthy as Cash
- Aaron Yoo as Steve-O
- Kate Nauta as Cynthia
- Colin Egglesfield as Baker
- Adam LeFevre as Billy
- Jackie Stewart as Sofia
- Monica Steuer as Florist
See Also
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