Rise of the Good Will Gang | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee December 13, 2023

Rise of the Good Will Gang

By Devon Ferguson with 7

comedy · Short Films · english

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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