Good Luck Fuck Face

A tale of relationship revenge as two friends, Aimee (Fiona Button) and Zara (Leila Farzad), plot the downfall of the latter’s cheating husband by using his currently unlocked Twitter account (we all still refuse to call it X). 

Written and directed by Oli Beale, Good Luck Fuck Face taps into some powerful, contemporary themes and delivers them beautifully using a simple setup and relatable characters. 

Zara’s desire to besmirch the good name of her cheating husband, who happens to have a LOT of followers, draws us in as viewers. We become just as entangled in her plot as friend Aimee does, who attempts to suggest numerous ways the pair could bring him down. From dubious comments about a royal to attacking space heroes, nothing is off the table in their plotting and scheming. 

Beale brilliantly combines the poignant scene of two friends supporting each other through a break-up with a darkly comedic ambush on the cancel culture state we are living through. Whilst it’s clear that Zara is definitely processing the end of her marriage, she often rebukes Aimee for her outlandish suggestions with excellent comic timing. It becomes evident that the two friends are also experiencing a self-examination of their own relationship, regularly not being on the same page about how to handle this situation and even learning new things about each other along the journey. 

When filmmakers and storytellers are able to tap into something so relatable and surprising, it is always commendable. With Good Luck Fuck Face, there are numerous moments where we find ourselves in an ethical dilemma. This is expertly handled here by Oli Beale, reserving judgement and playing both sides of the argument to create an immersive space for the audience to squirm in. Whether you revel in revenge or seek peaceful closure, you need to experience this movie. 

As a piece of short filmmaking, some excellent decisions were made. Firstly, investing in such excellent performers who hold up this piece with deft skill. In less talented hands, the back-and-forth dialogue could have been lost to amateurishness, but not with Fiona Button and Leila Farzad delivering a rousing and engaging onscreen duo act that is engrossing throughout. Secondly, a one-location shot and minimal distractions keep things tight, professional, and fluid, allowing the nature of the storytelling to dominate. 

Other than wanting more (which, as always, is a good thing), this is perfect short filmmaking. Plaudits to the music in Good Luck Fuck Face, in particular the track playing over the end credits which was a fantastic way to conclude after that ending.