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by minsy on 09/14/2008

For a black and white film, the cinematography and the post production effects are good. However, after viewing twice, I still didn't understand what the story is. This compares poorly to standard silent b & w films from Hollywood, which are so easy to understand, even a child knows what's going on first time round, helped by the dialogue displayed and easy-to-understand... read

Technically good, but...

A review of The Void

by minsy on 10/13/2007

I think cinematography is professional. I also give credit for using many locations. That way viewers won't feel claustrophobic. Beyond that, I do not have anything positive to say. Firstly, I didn't catch narration because of the accent, which of course is no fault of filmmaker. Yes, subtitles are necessary, unless it were BBC accent which the world is familiar with. Secondly,... read

Subject is too big

A review of Parallels

by minsy on 10/12/2007

I simply loved the cinematography - the image sharpness and the lighting were really great for my eyes. I also enjoyed the subject matter and the way it is presented - intercutting views from 2 real deserters from 2 wars. However, there is one big drawback. I felt frustrated there weren't any footages from the 2 wars, only a couple of stills, to support these guys' claims,... read

Great Scene

A review of The Fortunate Son

by minsy on 10/12/2007

Good cinematography, music, cutting and acting. It makes a very effective, emotionally-charged scene from a movie. But in terms of enthralling me with a gripping story - with its twists and turns - it failed. The story needs expanding a little. I can't help feeling that people who make one-scene shorts do it because cost is their main consideration. Telling an engaging story... read

Good film techniques, but

A review of ALL GOOD THINGS

by minsy on 06/08/2007

Good filmmaking techniques...cinematography, editing, etc. However, everybody says "originality of story is important". This is where the film lacks. If not for the good techniques I'd be bored by the cliched story. But if this is a true story re-enacted, it is very engaging, even though storyline is thin. The film could have said this at the beginning through words or voice... read

so so

A review of The Shed

by minsy on 06/06/2007

Simple story, easy to follow, although I don't know exactly what happened at the end. Did Dad put the shoe at the door to bluff the kids he was eaten up? If that is so, how was he going to explain he's still alive? Or did something really happen to Dad? There are too many flashes for a short film, and video is a bit jumpy. Maybe camera holding was not steady. This is a classic... read

well shot

A review of Love Story

by minsy on 05/30/2007

It is easy to follow and well shot, although I couldn't make out what they were saying because my computer volume couldn't be pumped up. There is no need for dialogue as facial expressions and other body language say it all. But it is still good to have it. Good acting, too. There is one thing I don't like though: too much "F" word used. This is a romantic event turned sour,... read

Not very clear

A review of LEASH

by minsy on 05/30/2007

I agree with Arthouse. I knew roughly what the film is about. But couldn't fully grasp it. I feel a short film must be easy to catch, otherwise viewers may not get the story altogether. For a feature, it is not really so, because it is so long, even if you miss act 1, you will still be able to catch the story. I guess, for those who understood the story at first viewing,... read

Great!

A review of One Up

by minsy on 05/27/2007

I enjoyed the movie greatly. Although I couldn't hear the dialog clearly, it was easy to understand, and was really romantic. The use of this split screen thing added to the storytelling a lot. Very good idea! Good story for a short, too, as not many locations are needed. And acting is very professional.

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