Serafima Serafimova
I’ve plotted more acts of revenge than I can count. From unleashing a torrent of scathing insults to (most recently) imagining the satisfying crunch of smashing a squash racquet straight into someone’s smug skull. What can I say? I have a soft spot for a well-executed vengeance fantasy, whether it lives in my head or plays out on screen. Today’s film delivers one of my all-time favourite kinds. It’s not soaked in blood, but it’s no less savage, and the payback is absolutely delicious.
Directed by Oli Beale, Good Luck Fuck Face is a masterclass in how to whip up something bold and unforgettable using just a few carefully chosen ingredients. With pitch-perfect performances from Fiona Button and Leila Farzad, a wickedly clever script, and a single prop, this ten-minute comedy showcases British humour at its finest: dark, daring, and unfiltered. With notes of paedophilia, racism and homophobia, it won’t be to everyone’s taste – but Beale and his small team of miracle workers clearly relished every second of the process. The result? A gloriously twisted amuse-bouche of a film that will linger on the palate and have you going back for seconds immediately.
Fiona Button (L) and Leila Farzad star as friends looking for revenge – but is there a twist in this tale?
The film follows two friends with a shared mission: revenge. When one of them discovers her high-profile husband has been unfaithful, they hatch a plan to sabotage his carefully curated public image in the most brutal way possible – by composing the single most damning social media post imaginable. It’s an assassination attempt using words instead of weapons, but as the stakes rise and the post takes shape, it becomes clear the fallout won’t be so straightforward, and that some unexpected twists await.
“I don’t think it left her feeling great though. Revenge never does.”
“I hate to admit it but I’m quite a vengeful person. At least in my head,” Beale shared with S/W. “This is the story of somebody with way more guts than me actually acting out the kind of thing I think about at 4am when I can’t sleep. She’s my hero. She took control of a shitty situation. I don’t think it left her feeling great though. Revenge never does.”
What makes Good Luck Fuck Face so impressive is just how much it achieves with so little. The film hinges almost entirely on the exceptional performances of Button and Farzad, whose chemistry is undeniable – natural, relaxed, and often so convincing it feels like you’re watching two real-life friends genuinely cracking each other up.
The film is a simple two-hander, rely on a strong script and equally impressive performances.
The script is equally strong: sharp, fluid, and completely free of false notes. Watching these two plot the worst possible social media post is like eavesdropping on your own dark thoughts – their chat bounces from Prince George to Gary Glitter with such casual wickedness it’s impossible not to grin. And just when you think you’ve caught every joke and detail, the film serves its final twist – sending you straight back in for another watch, eager to catch all the little things you missed the first time around.
The editing team also deserves serious credit. With no music to guide the emotions, minimal sound design to cover any rough edges and no cutaways to hide a fumbled delivery, maintaining continuity is a real challenge. Every word and every glance has to land perfectly and they do. There is nothing accidental or lucky about it.
Good Luck Fuck Face is a sharp little comedy gem – smart, savage, and executed with deadly precision. Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but here it’s served raw, with no garnish, and eaten straight off the knife.