🎬 Good Mourning (2022)



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Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Genre: Stoner Comedy

Runtime: 93 minutes

Directors: Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Mod Sun

Writers: Colson Baker, Mod Sun

Cast: Colson Baker, Mod Sun, Becky G, Dove Cameron, Megan Fox, Pete Davidson, GaTa, Zach Villa, Jenna Boyd, Whitney Cummings, Dennis Rodman, Snoop Dogg, and others.

Release Date: May 20, 2022

Box Office Gross: $21,348

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 0% (Critics)





Introduction



Good Mourning marks the directorial debut of musicians Colson Baker (better known as Machine Gun Kelly) and Mod Sun. Venturing into the stoner comedy genre, the film attempts to blend absurd humor with a tale of love and career dilemmas. Despite its star-studded cast and the creators’ enthusiasm, the film has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, raising questions about the challenges of transitioning from music to filmmaking.





Plot Overview



The story centers on London Clash (Colson Baker), a movie star who wakes up to a cryptic text from his girlfriend, Apple (Becky G), reading “good mourning.” Interpreting this as a breakup message, London spirals into a day filled with chaos, misunderstandings, and a series of misadventures. Complicating matters, he has a crucial meeting that could land him a role in a major Batman film. As London navigates through a series of comedic mishaps—including breaking into Apple’s house, mistaking her stylist for a new lover, and getting into altercations—he must decide between salvaging his relationship or seizing a career-defining opportunity.





Performances and Characterization



Colson Baker as London Clash: Baker’s portrayal of London lacks the depth and charisma needed to anchor the film. His performance feels forced, and his comedic timing falls flat, making it challenging for audiences to connect with his character.


Mod Sun as Dylan: As London’s best friend, Dylan is meant to provide comic relief. However, his antics often come across as over-the-top and unfunny, contributing to the film’s disjointed tone.


Becky G as Apple: Apple’s character is underdeveloped, serving more as a plot device than a fully realized individual. Becky G’s performance is serviceable but limited by the script.


Supporting Cast: The film boasts a lineup of notable names, including Dove Cameron, Megan Fox, Pete Davidson, and Snoop Dogg. Unfortunately, their appearances are brief and lack substance, failing to elevate the film’s quality.





Direction and Writing



Baker and Mod Sun’s inexperience in filmmaking is evident throughout Good Mourning. The script is riddled with clichés, juvenile humor, and a lack of coherent narrative structure. The direction fails to bring any visual flair or innovative storytelling techniques, resulting in a film that feels amateurish and uninspired.





Reception and Critique



Critics have universally panned Good Mourning, with the film holding a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews. Common criticisms include its lackluster script, poor acting, and unfunny jokes. Jeffrey Anderson of Common Sense Media noted that “without help from outside substances, this showbiz/stoner comedy doesn’t really offer anything we haven’t seen before and never achieves more than a mild chuckle.”


Audiences have echoed these sentiments, with the film receiving a 3.1/10 rating on IMDb. Many viewers have described it as one of the worst stoner comedies they’ve seen, citing its cringe-worthy humor and lack of entertainment value.





Box Office Performance



Good Mourning was a commercial failure, grossing only $21,348 during its theatrical run. Its opening weekend brought in a mere $16,010 from 28 theaters, reflecting the lack of interest and poor word-of-mouth surrounding the film.





Accolades



At the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, Good Mourning received seven nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Actor (for Baker), Worst Supporting Actor (for Mod Sun and Pete Davidson), Worst Screenplay, and Worst Screen Combo (for Baker and Mod Sun). The film won the award for Worst Director.





Conclusion



Good Mourning serves as a cautionary tale about the challenges of crossing over from music to film without adequate preparation or understanding of the medium. Despite its ensemble cast and the creators’ passion, the film fails to deliver on almost every front, offering little in terms of humor, narrative coherence, or cinematic value. For fans of stoner comedies, there are far better options available that successfully blend humor with engaging storytelling.




Final Verdict: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)