In this ironically titled, rural noir thriller, a teen-aged boy and his mother arrive in a small town where their fractured relationship is widened by his deepening journey into gun culture.In this ironically titled, rural noir thriller, a teen-aged boy and his mother arrive in a small town where their fractured relationship is widened by his deepening journey into gun culture.In this ironically titled, rural noir thriller, a teen-aged boy and his mother arrive in a small town where their fractured relationship is widened by his deepening journey into gun culture.
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I was quickly drawn into the fast pace of the movie, its character development and compelling story. I enjoyed the realistic portrayal of Will and the evolution of his character as he grapples with grief and loss and acculturates to a new circle of friends at a galvanizing time of his life. I did not expect to relate to the characters at all but found myself surprisingly touched by several moments of tenderness and vulnerability. This movie does a good job depicting prevailing thoughts and ideologies surrounding gun culture and the hidden cliff of radicalization. The storyline and its breathtaking culmination will reverberate amongst all viewers.
Good Guy With a Gun- where do I begin?
I'm not one to be interested in movies about guns, but BOY did GGWAG grab my attention. I wondered how the message on gun violence would be conveyed, and I will say, it was delivered tastefully.
The combination of horror, thriller, romance, and comedy all intertwined perfectly. The acting was phenomenal. Each actor embodied their characters flawlessly, leaving me interested in each and everyone's story.
I really have nothing bad to say about this movie. Hands down best movie I've seen in awhile. From start to finish, my eyes were glued to the TV. Check it out- it's worth it!
I'm not one to be interested in movies about guns, but BOY did GGWAG grab my attention. I wondered how the message on gun violence would be conveyed, and I will say, it was delivered tastefully.
The combination of horror, thriller, romance, and comedy all intertwined perfectly. The acting was phenomenal. Each actor embodied their characters flawlessly, leaving me interested in each and everyone's story.
I really have nothing bad to say about this movie. Hands down best movie I've seen in awhile. From start to finish, my eyes were glued to the TV. Check it out- it's worth it!
Good Guy with a Gun courageously whacks the hornet's nest of this complicated, troubling, infuriating issue. The story is compelling, well-told, gorgeously presented, and superbly acted, with many surprises, twists and a pretty terrifying chase scene.
The film stays with you; I've thought about it many times in the year since I saw it. The vivid, naturalistic performances are unforgettable, particularly Tiffany Bedwell's fierce, quiet mama bear; David Stobbe's humanizing portrait of a character we've seen cartooned many times; and Mossman's own cameo as the chilling and terrifying three-dimensional villain.
The film stays with you; I've thought about it many times in the year since I saw it. The vivid, naturalistic performances are unforgettable, particularly Tiffany Bedwell's fierce, quiet mama bear; David Stobbe's humanizing portrait of a character we've seen cartooned many times; and Mossman's own cameo as the chilling and terrifying three-dimensional villain.
Writer/director John Mossman turns in a tense thriller with his latest film, Good Guy With A Gun, which explores the cultural divide between urban and small town America, particularly in regard to gun culture. A city kid visiting a small town with his mom to settle the estate of his recently deceased grandfather gets involved in the local gun culture, and trouble ensues. Visually appealing and well written with several plot twists that I did not see coming (the best kind of plot twists), Good Guy With A Gun takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as it builds to its climax. Good Guy With A Gun has done well at international film festivals, and it's easy to see why.
This movie does an excellent job of dealing with a very controversial topic, examining the many facets of it and letting the audience decide where they stand on the issue. Filmed in a rural area definitely sets the tone for the action and anxiety to build throughout the film. The actors are well defined and filming itself is skillful. The blending with music definitely makes the scenes more powerful and believable. Very well written, acted and filmed. The actors do a marvelous job of not only defining the characters, but their interactions are brilliantly executed to make them real adding great emotion to the story. Great job Mossman and team.
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- TriviaFIlmed at one of the most prestigious haunted houses in America called Hellsgate, with its Founder John LaFlamboy also serving as Executive Producer and actor (Office Osborne)
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- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
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