How ‘Good One’ Director India Donaldson Crafted the Film’s Devastating Twist
variety.comEthan Shanfeld SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for “Good One,” in theaters now. From first-time feature director India Donaldson, “Good One” is a breezy dramedy about three people on a backpacking trip.
Until, suddenly, it isn’t. Lily Collias, in her second feature role, plays the 17-year-old Sam, who goes camping with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros), and his bumbling friend Matt (Danny McCarthy).
After her dad goes to bed, Sam has a heart-to-heart with Matt, who is going through a divorce, in a 13-minute campfire scene that culminates with Matt suggesting that Sam come into his tent to keep him warm.
It’s a disturbing and crafty twist an hour into the film, a moment of profound betrayal that paints a quietly world-shattering revelation all over Collias’ face.
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