Arj (Aziz Ansari) is an out-of-work documentary film editor, living in L.A., sleeping in his car and showering at the gym. He’s beginning to lose hope. In addition to his part-time job as a floor associate at Hardware Heaven, he spends most of his free time picking up TaskSergent gig work. Things start looking up a bit when he meets and hits it off with coworker Elana (Keke Palmer), and lines up a potential full-time position as an assistant for wealthy venture capitalist Jeff (Seth Rogen). That is until a misunderstanding starts another downward spiral in his life.

But Los Angeles is literally the City of Angels, and guardian angel Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) takes an interest in Arj’s life and wants to help him. However Gabriel is just a low-order angel, whose job is to look out for distracted drivers who are texting while driving. He sees other angels like Azrael (Stephen McKinley Henderson) helping and guiding lost souls, and wants to do something more meaningful like that. So Gabriel decides to break the rules and intervene in Arj’s life. He has Arj swap lives with Jeff, in order to try to show Arj that wealth doesn’t solve everything, and that Jeff’s life is not all it’s cracked up to be. However, this plan backfires as Arj loves his new life—having money does initially seem to solve all his problems, and Arj doesn’t want to switch back. Meanwhile, Jeff discovers what it’s like to have to work a thankless food delivery job, and starts to learn the true value of a dollar. When Gabriel’s boss (Sandra Oh) discovers what Gabriel has done, he suddenly finds himself learning to live life as a human, handing out with Jeff as they try to navigate this new life.

I was pleasantly surprised by Good Fortune, which is a really fun, feel-good ensemble comedy, with the cast bringing their A game. The film marks the feature film directorial debut for star/writer Aziz Ansari, and you can definitely feel his voice and style of humor throughout the film. While this is very much a comedy, Ansari also mixes in some more dramatic and heartfelt moments. While there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, the film also comments on the struggle some folks go through just to earn a living. The film is very much a love letter to Los Angeles, showcasing a variety of locations across the city, but at the same time, not trying to hide some of the city’s problems, and the very different experiences wealth brings.

I have always found Ansari and Rogen to be quite funny and they make a great duo here, but the real scene-stealer is Keanu Reeves, who returns to his comedy roots after now being mostly known for his action movies. I loved the way he plays Gabriel as this well-meaning, innocent and inexperienced angel who gets into trouble while trying to do what he thinks is right. Gabriel’s way of speaking is just measured and matter-of-fact, which helps add to the humor. And as he learns to be human, he actually starts to become more excited and animated. He has great comedic chemistry with both Ansari and Rogen, but when Gabriel and Jeff become buddies/roommates is when things really had me laughing out loud. There is this sweet innocence to Gabriel as he experiences what it’s like to be human for the first time, which leads to some hilarious moments, such as when Gabriel asks Jeff “How will I know when I’m done chewing?” or when he experiences his first paycheck.

Overall, the film takes each of these characters on his own growth journey, while keeping things light and fun. It is a feel-good movie that will have you not only laughing but also give you a bit of the feels.

Lionsgate has released Good Fortune on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. We were sent the Blu-ray release for review. It features a clean, clear picture with a solid level of detail throughout. The Atmos audio track provides clear dialogue as well as a generally-immersive ambiance. The Blu-ray release comes with a single disc, packed in a standard HD keepcase along with a cardboard slipcover and an insert with instructions on how to redeem a digital copy of the movie. The disc contains an audio commentary as well as over 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes featurettes. There are also a digital retailer exclusive featurette that varies depending on where you redeem the digital copy. This seems to be common on Lionsgate releases, and I’m not really a fan of making people buy digital at two different places (since Lionsgate movies are not part of Movies Anywhere) in order to get all of the bonus material.

What’s Included:

Film: (1:37:35)

Blu-ray:

• 1080p / Widescreen 1.85:1
• Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French Dolby Atmos, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
• Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish, French

Digital:

• Digital Copy redeemable via Apple TV (4K) or Fandango at Home (HD). This is not Movies Anywhere compatible.
• Code subject to expiration, may not be valid after 12/9/2026

Extras:
Note that some bonus material is exclusive per Digital retailer, as detailed below.

• Audio Commentary with Producer, Writer, Director Aziz Ansari and Producer Alan Yang (1:37:35)
  This is a really entertaining commentary track with lots of humor, fun behind-the-scenes stories, and hilarious tangents.
• Life Swap: Making Good Fortune (14:37)
  The cast and crew discuss the story, characters and relationships, casting the film, the vibe and process on set, and more. Includes behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with writer/director/star Aziz Ansari (“Arj”), producer Alan Yang, executive producer Aniz Adam Ansari, and stars Seth Rogen (“Jeff”), Keke Palmer (“Elena”) & Keanu Reeves (“Gabriel”).
  
• The Los Angeles of Good Fortune (12:24)
  The cast and crew talk about the various filming locations and how the film is a love letter to Los Angeles. Includes behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with writer/director/star Aziz Ansari, executive producer Aniz Adam Ansari, location manager Jay Traynor, production designer Kay Lee, producer Alan Yang, set decorator Julia Altschul, chef/owner Dunsmoor Brian Dunsmoor, executive producer Jonathan McCoy, and star Seth Rogen.
  
• The Clothes Make The Man…And The Angel (6:15)
  The filmmakers discuss coming up with the look for Gabriel, and creating his wings. Includes behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with costume designer April Napier, writer/director/star Aziz Ansari, producer Alan Yang, executive producer Aniz Adam Ansari, costume supervisor Carolyn Dessert.
  
• Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
• Do You Want to Dance? – Apple Exclusive (3:53)
  Choreographer Michael Arnold (“Shabier”) talks about teaching the actors their dance routines. Includes behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with stars Keanu Reeves & Aziz Ansari.
  
• Task Sergeant Ride-Along – Fandango at Home Exclusive (3:48)
  Writer/Director/Star Aziz Ansari talks about his hands-on research into gig work. Also includes interviews with producer Alan Yang and star Seth Rogen.
  

Final Thoughts:

Good Fortune is a really fun life swap comedy featuring a talented comedic cast. While Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen are solid, it’s really Keanu Reeves returning to his comedic roots who often steals the scene. But all of them work together as a hilarious ensemble. Lionsgate’s Blu-ray release looks and sounds great, and includes some solid behind-the-scenes bonus material and commentary track.