Good Mourning (film)

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***Good Mourning*** (previously titled ***Good Mourning With a U***) is a 2022 stoner comedy film written and directed by Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun, their theatrical directorial debut. Baker stars as the protagonist, London Clash, a celebrity who receives a supposed breakup text from his lover. It was released in theaters on May 20, 2022.

Baker revealed his inspiration: "I wrote the movie for [Megan Fox] because [...] she sent me a text just like in the movie. He spirals over a text that he doesn't really understand and he can't get a hold of her, and that was what was happening to me and so, you know, I had written so many songs and done all these other outlets that I was familiar with and I was, like, spiraling so hard, I needed somewhere else to go with it. I was like, 'I'm just gonna write a movie.'"

## Synopsis

When movie star London Clash (Colson Baker) wakes up to an implied break up text from the love of his life, his world is turned upside down. And the timing couldn't be worse because the most important meeting of his career is scheduled for later that same day. Compounded by chaotic roommates, and wildly unpredictable twists and turns, London's day keeps going downhill until ultimately, he is forced to choose between pursuing his one true love and landing a life-changing, starring role in a major motion picture.

## Background

The film was inspired by MGK's real-life experience when he received a text from Megan Fox. He told *Nylon*, "I received the text "good mourning" from my now-fiancée before we were actually dating and was really confused by it. And then she didn't bring her phone to Europe where she left for right before she sent the text message. I kind of was just deciphering it, like, "OK, what does this mean?" I went to all my friends who aren't in relationships and they were trying to give me relationship advice, which completely backfired. Then my brain started to go down the rabbit hole, so instead of fully spiraling, I just decided to start writing a movie. I texted Mod at 11:11 saying, "Hey, do you want to write a movie?" and because it was at that time, he was like, "This must be a sign." So he came over and we started writing a movie. Goddamn, that [answer] was too long." MGK shared the screenplay to Fox, stating, "She came back from that trip and before she even walked in her own house with the bags, I was like, "Stop right here. This is what you not answering me has done. 'Page 1, London Clash wakes up....'" Fox shared to a source that MGK and Mod Sun wrote the screenplay in three days. Regarding Fox's role, Kelly said, "It's so funny, I was trying to make her not look like Megan Fox. I was like, 'We should put an old lady wig on you,' and she was like, 'I got this,' and she was her and she was Kennedy. And Kennedy was kind of like an ode to Reagan from *New Girl*. So, everything was kind of meta."

In a press statement, CEO of Open Road Films, Tom Ortenberg, shared, "We are looking forward to bringing this wild comedy to audiences in theaters and at home on demand. The film is a reminder of how fun movies can be to make and watch. Colson and this incredible cast will bring audiences to their knees in laughter and leave their jaws on the floor."

## Plot

London Clash (Colson Baker) is a rising actor in the popular series *Good Bad People* whose agent, Maxine Goldberg (Whitney Cummings), is securing him for the titular character role in the next *Batman* film. When he receives two texts from his girlfriend Apple (Becky G) that reads "I wish I didn't have to do this thru text" followed by "good mourning," he believes he's about to be dumped. His friends Leo (GaTa), Dylan (Mod Sun), Angel (Zach Villa), and Fat Joe (Boo Johnson) try to make him feel better, and all get high. London's day consists of finding out what's going on with Apple and meeting with his agent, Maxine. London bails on the acting gig, and gets into a fight that goes viral, damaging his image. Apple breaks up with him when seeing that he is with another girl, known as "Sabrina the Stalker" (Jenna Boyd), who actually kidnapped London. Apple then explains that she wishes she could've done it in person to say "good morning," though accidentally misspelled the latter.

Later the manager informs to London that the director initially didn't envision him as Batman because of his physicality, but upon seeing the video of him getting punched in the face, the director believed it was purposefully staged to grab their attention, and landed the role as a result (along with Maxine suggesting London can be put on steroids or other methods to become buff). London calls Apple and asks to meet him at their spot, subsequently texting her while driving. Their cars collide into each other, and both end up in the hospital, where she says "good morning" to him. At the very end, it is revealed that they were all acting in a script, shooting the finale of the second season for *Good Bad People*.

## Cast

* Colson Baker as London Ransom
* Mod Sun as Dylan
* Becky G as Apple
* Dove Cameron as Olive
* GaTa as Leo
* Zach Villa as Angel
* Jenna Boyd as Sabrina the Stalker
* Boo Johnson as Fat Joe
* Amber Rose as Weed Girl
* Avril Lavigne as Avril Lavigne
* Dennis Rodman as Basketball Cameo
* Rickey Thompson as Workout Demon
* Tom Arnold as Famous Director
* Whitney Cummings as Maxine Goldberg
* Megan Fox as Kennedy
* Pete Davidson as Berry
* Adin Ross as Airport Worker
* Danny Trejo as Method Cameo
* YG as Party Cameo
* Trippie Redd as Pool Guest
* Brittany Furlan as Waitress
* Snoop Dogg as The Joint

## Critical reception

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 0% approval rating from critics based on 7 reviews. Natalia Keogan of *Paste* magazine said, "*Good Mourning*'s script is lackluster to its very core, predicated on a plot that's so paltry that it struggles to carry the film over what should be a breezy 93-minute runtime. There is absolutely nothing compelling about the film's characters, their motivations, or the results of their endeavors. It truly appears that the film was conceived as nothing more than a convenient excuse to get all of the filmmaker's friends to goof off in front of a camera, which sounds about as appealing as any stoner friend group deciding to document their every obtuse (and broadly unfunny) observation." *NME* was more positive, stating, "Sure, there's a touch of melodrama in both—Baker can't seem to write anything without his heart on his sleeve. But while *Downfalls High* intended to inspire, *Good Mourning* is content with providing sheer, silly entertainment, filling the comedy void left by the likes of Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill perfectly."

## Soundtrack

1. "Ay!" – Machine Gun Kelly and Lil Wayne
2. "Green Guitar Loop" – Colson Baker
3. "All Night (Unfinished)" – Jai Paul
4. "Mainstream Sellout" – Machine Gun Kelly
5. "Miss the Rage" – Playboi Carti and Trippie Redd
6. "Nothing Inside" – Machine Gun Kelly featuring Iann Dior
7. "Get the Broom" – Machien Gun Kelly
8. "Drug Dealer" – Machine Gun Kelly featuring Lil Wayne
9. "Stoner" – Young Thug
10. "Born with Horns" – Machine Gun Kelly
11. "X" – Mod Sun
12. "Percival" – Max Shire
13. "Hate Slinger (Musical Score)" – Joseph Saba and Stewart Winter
14. "Disappear" – Mark Revell
15. "Adam's Song" – blink-182
16. "Spinning Earth" – Carlos Villalobos
17. "Get Your Goorve On" – Carlos Villalobos
18. "Punk Face" – John Etkin-Bell
19. "Golden God" – Machine Gun Kelly
20. "Legacy" – Carlos Villalobos
21. "What People Dream About When They Dream About LA" – Moving Castles
22. "Go Hard" – Machine Gun Kelly
23. "Tribute" – Bret Mazur
24. "Batman" – Gabriel Black
25. "Good Mourning" – Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun
26. "Honeymoon" – Carly and Martina

## Trivia

* Originally, sources said that London's last name was Ransom.
* MGK's character states that if his girlfriend breaks up with him, he's moving back to Ohio, giving ode to MGK's origin (Cleveland).
* Megan Fox's character name, Kennedy, references her role in *New Girl*, Reagan, both being president names.
* Mod Sun said his proudest scene moment was "the breakup scene between Kells' and Becky G's character. I mean, I'm a big fan of his. He's my best friend, and I also admire him in a lot of ways [...] Watching him do a serious scene like that, I was just like, "Damn, man. He's really, really good." And Becky G killed it. That was essentially a one-take."

## References

1. ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 25, 2021). "Colson Baker And Mod Sun To Co-Direct 'Good Mourning With a U' For David Ayer And Chris Long's Cedar Park Studios". *Deadline*.
2. ↑ Dailey, Hannah (April 14, 2022). "Machine Gun Kelly to Star in Stoner Comedy With Fiancee Megan Fox, Pete Davidson & More". *Billboard*.
3. ↑ "Machine Gun Kelly on If He and Megan Fox Will Elope! (Exclusive)". *Extra*. May 13, 2022.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 McCarthy, Lauren (May 17, 2022). "Machine Gun Kelly Wrote a Movie While "Spiraling" About Megan Fox". *Nylon*.
5. ↑ Pettibone, Kat (May 21, 2022). "‘Good Mourning': Everything We Know About Machine Gun Kelly's Movie Starring Pete Davidson and Megan Fox". *US*.
6. ↑ Shafer, Ellise (April 14, 2022). "Colson Baker and Mod Sun's Stoner Comedy 'Good Mourning' Sets May Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". *Variety*.
7. ↑ *Good Mourning* Rotten Tomatoes
8. ↑ Keogan, Natalia (May 23, 2022). "Machine Gun Kelly Vehicle Good Mourning Goes Up in Smoke". *Paste*.
9. ↑ Shutler, Ali (May 26, 2022). "'Good Mourning' review: it's Machine Gun Kelly's Excellent Adventure". *NME*.

## External links

* Official website

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