‘Christmas Threesome’ is an effortlessly funny and entertaining ride, taking us into a single conversation between two men who try to come up with a cheap Christmas present, and in their pursuit, land on a threesome. The conversation develops alongside the complexity of all that it entails - a man trying to first comprehend if his wife truly wants the threesome or is simply bluffing. Next comes the conundrum of choosing a party for this sexual escapade, and lastly, his struggle to locate himself within the circumstance. 

The banter continues, while care is taken to keep the plot structure lean, without even a single extra beat or moment. 

The ensuing conversation is seamlessly crafted, ensuring that all the punches land. The writing, as well as the chemistry of the two actors, leave no stone unturned in achieving this. The final result is a crisp, brief narrative, that concludes with the welcome prospect of a longer endeavor that will only explore the situation at hand further.

Christmas Threesome  | Short Film of the Month

The film utilizes its brevity most efficiently to achieve narratorial tautness, as well as capturing the viewer’s attention throughout. Three men are about to commit a crime that requires them to wear masks. The choice of disguise involves the two Affleck brothers and Matt Damon. 

Unfortunately, as the situation would have it, no one wants to be Cassey Affleck. The ensuing disagreement, and the crossing of paths with an unexpected fourth character, become the pivot on which the story hinges. The film portrays a circumstance that does not delve into what came before, or what might come after, and as a bite-sized installment, remains fully palatable, and some more. 

The chemistry between the actors is effortless, and care is taken to maintain the same effortlessness throughout the plot which is sometimes flippant, sometimes irreverent, but entertaining and amusing throughout. The shenanigans and banter together constitute the world of ‘Rise of the Good Will Gang’, ahead of a momentous event right at the brink of potential violence, and absolute chaos.

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