The film is very smartly done and creatively executed. The sound was good with music creating the required suspense. Although I felt that it could have been shorter, yet I cant deny that the director took great care to put together such a smooth flowing work which is funny, cohesive and creative at the same time. Good work.
Even though the story was neat, I felt the actors could have done a better job. I kinda liked the old-movie feel of it, with the washed out background and the television set. But what stays with me is the performance which made it hard for me to believe that the guy was losing it. Granted its a short and its not feasible to sketch characters in shorts, but still a little of...Even though the story was neat, I felt the actors could have done a better job. I kinda liked the old-movie feel of it, with the washed out background and the television set. But what stays with me is the performance which made it hard for me to believe that the guy was losing it. Granted its a short and its not feasible to sketch characters in shorts, but still a little of love between the couple or at least the fight between them either the night before she died in a few frames could have established the remorse of John. I was a bit confused about if he felt loss or guilt. Sound was definitely an issue. The framing and the transitions between the shots were well utilized but the overall impact was what I missed - I just didnt know what I was supposed to wait for. The actors just didn't bring it.read
I really thought this was quite spunky. It was not what I had expected from the title.
When I saw the cast list prior to playing it, I was like, ok, another director who is trying to be an actor or vice versa but then I was so pleasantly surprised to see how the shots were mixed with what seemed like original footage with the color screened background image. And even though...I really thought this was quite spunky. It was not what I had expected from the title.
When I saw the cast list prior to playing it, I was like, ok, another director who is trying to be an actor or vice versa but then I was so pleasantly surprised to see how the shots were mixed with what seemed like original footage with the color screened background image. And even though the shots were repeated at times, it didn't look boring.
Even though it may look like a home movie, I found it more entertaining than some extravagantly shot artistic movies which sometimes I find slow and pointless.
I enjoyed it. It was short and funny and light hearted.read
The film is very smartly done and creatively executed. The sound was good with music creating the required suspense. Although I felt that it could have been shorter, yet I cant deny that the director took great care to put together such a smooth flowing work which is funny, cohesive and creative at the same time. Good work.
Even though the story was neat, I felt the actors could have done a better job. I kinda liked the old-movie feel of it, with the washed out background and the television set. But what stays with me is the performance which made it hard for me to believe that the guy was losing it. Granted its a short and its not feasible to sketch characters in shorts, but still a little of...Even though the story was neat, I felt the actors could have done a better job. I kinda liked the old-movie feel of it, with the washed out background and the television set. But what stays with me is the performance which made it hard for me to believe that the guy was losing it. Granted its a short and its not feasible to sketch characters in shorts, but still a little of love between the couple or at least the fight between them either the night before she died in a few frames could have established the remorse of John. I was a bit confused about if he felt loss or guilt. Sound was definitely an issue. The framing and the transitions between the shots were well utilized but the overall impact was what I missed - I just didnt know what I was supposed to wait for. The actors just didn't bring it.read
I really thought this was quite spunky. It was not what I had expected from the title.
When I saw the cast list prior to playing it, I was like, ok, another director who is trying to be an actor or vice versa but then I was so pleasantly surprised to see how the shots were mixed with what seemed like original footage with the color screened background image. And even though...I really thought this was quite spunky. It was not what I had expected from the title.
When I saw the cast list prior to playing it, I was like, ok, another director who is trying to be an actor or vice versa but then I was so pleasantly surprised to see how the shots were mixed with what seemed like original footage with the color screened background image. And even though the shots were repeated at times, it didn't look boring.
Even though it may look like a home movie, I found it more entertaining than some extravagantly shot artistic movies which sometimes I find slow and pointless.
I enjoyed it. It was short and funny and light hearted.read
Okay, I must say that looking at the start of the film, I couldn't wait to watch it cuz it looked so well done like it was shot on a 35 or something. Great editing, both picture and sound. But I was waiting for a horror/suspense and I didn't see any of the actors convey that at all. Also, who was the guy kicking and beating? It didnt look like he was beating the other 'bloke'...Okay, I must say that looking at the start of the film, I couldn't wait to watch it cuz it looked so well done like it was shot on a 35 or something. Great editing, both picture and sound. But I was waiting for a horror/suspense and I didn't see any of the actors convey that at all. Also, who was the guy kicking and beating? It didnt look like he was beating the other 'bloke' but then I see him on the wheelchair and wonder has he always been in the wheelchair or was that a result of the beating or was he the other soul?
Well, the director definitely got me thinking and thats good cuz I'm David Lynch fan, and like to get the idea behind the idea.
Definitely technically awesome and the story didn't get lost in technique.read
I like the idea because its very innovative and optimistic. The piece is very meaningful and what touches me the most is Shawn's love for life and even though he is fighting a battle which I am praying that he wins, his love for the craft is so alive and his smile never wanes. What better cast than someone with so much life.
Editing is marvellous. I am not very fond of steady...I like the idea because its very innovative and optimistic. The piece is very meaningful and what touches me the most is Shawn's love for life and even though he is fighting a battle which I am praying that he wins, his love for the craft is so alive and his smile never wanes. What better cast than someone with so much life.
Editing is marvellous. I am not very fond of steady shots, but I understand its a documentary piece done through interview style. But what I liked about it is the wonderful editing that elevates the shooting style and gives it a completely different character - especially the inserts of the stills.
Shawn looks beautiful and is the best impersonator of Madonna that I have ever seen.
On a personal note, if you are reading, Shawn, all the best and I hope we can hear a lot more stories from you for a long long time and take your pills on time!read