Good Advice

Ryan Turner is an arrogant broker living a Playboy lifestyle in New York City. He treats finance as a game and flaunts his success, chasing the next big score. His confident swagger masks a ruthless hunger for power and wealth.

During a morning golf game, Donald Simpson hints at a massive merger between Simpson Inc. and a major drug company. Ryan is convinced the deal could be his breakthrough and eagerly shares the news with his clients. He envisions himself riding the wave to fortune.

Ryan broadcasts the rumored merger to all his clients, prompting a rush of speculative bets on the deal. His enthusiasm convinces many to pour large sums into the merger, inflating expectations across his network. The momentum feels unstoppable as the market reacts.

The next day Simpson reveals there will be no merger after all. Ryan loses most of his own money and his clients' funds evaporate as the truth sinks in. In a tense confrontation, Simpson admits the deception was revenge for Ryan's affair with his wife.

Bankrupt and unemployed, Ryan sells his possessions and moves in with Cindy. He tries to salvage his life by clinging to the same glamorous lifestyle, but the reality of his losses weighs heavily. The pair's living situation becomes a tense reminder of what he has sacrificed.

With his broker license revoked, Ryan drifts through days in a haze of disappointment. He spends long hours lounging around, waiting for a chance to reclaim his footing. The setback clears his arrogance but also leaves him at rock bottom.

Cindy reveals she is leaving for Brazil with another man, effectively dumping Ryan as a 'loser'. He watches her go, feeling a mix of resentment and resignation. The break-up marks a turning point in his personal life as he faces unemployment's consequences.

Ryan charms Page Hensen, the editor of a small New York newspaper, and takes over the advice column from Cindy. He is inexperienced at giving advice and worries about others' feelings, which makes Page skeptical of the change. Despite the rocky start, his brash approach eventually finds an audience.

The column becomes a huge hit, and the newspaper's sales soar across the city. Public attention grows as more readers write in seeking guidance, expanding Ryan's influence. Page's paper gains prestige, even as critics question Ryan's empathy.

Ryan and Page develop mutual feelings, and they eventually sleep together. The relationship complicates his professional façade yet also deepens his commitment to Page. Their chemistry marks a turning point away from his earlier arrogance.

Cindy unexpectedly moves back to New York as her Brazil plans fail. Simpson now wants Cindy's column for his own paper, showing renewed interest in monetizing her voice. The stage is set for a potential power move between Cindy, Simpson, and Ryan.

Ryan and Page are caught in bed and reveal everything to Cindy. In response, Cindy uses the information as leverage, and she bolts for Simpson's company for a bigger play. The scandal destabilizes the relationships and the potential deal, pushing the situation toward a downfall.

Ryan leverages his brokerage skills to profit from a supposed merger between Cindy and Simpson, only to have Cindy sabotage the deal with her lack of empathy and communication. Simpson's stock plummets as the strategic plan collapses, and Ryan watches his plan backfire. The alliance crumbles under pressure and miscommunication.

Ultimately Ryan becomes a successful columnist and proposes to Page, signaling a new, more grounded life. He has traded his reckless ambition for a genuine partnership and stability with the woman he loves. The film closes on a note of cautious optimism for their future.