Good Guy with a Gun

This is a brilliant award-winning 2023 rural noir thriller and a must-see important conversation piece. Bravo to John Mossman on his masterpiece and bravo to the entire cast and crew! Outstanding in every aspect: stellar storytelling, filmmaking, acting, writing, directing, producing, and just all-around a fantastic film that I cannot wait to see again. I had the great honor and pleasure of seeing the premiere and have not stopped thinking about it since. Hopefully it will be generally released soon. The world wants and needs this film, and I want to see it again! Ten stars is not even enough.

John Mossman and his creative team have made a contemporary - destined to be a classic - film noir. The film's exploration of the darker aspects of gun violence and responsible gun ownership - within the contexts of a single parent household, coming of age lead actor, sexuality, high school buddies, peer pressure, and small town values - it serves as a poignant commentary on the complexities and contradictions of American society today. The cast is wonderful and they all have done excellent performances. The Actor Dan Waller was incredible in his role as Duke. I have to say Waller is cut from the same cloth as Christopher Walken. Enjoy!

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!

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.

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.