Of all the types of films there are, short films are among my favorites. After all, they often give you a chance to see into the future—to see super-talented folks before they become famous. Well, a good example would be Adam Stephen Kelly's recent short, "Done In". It's a terrific short—and it crams a wonderful story into only 8 minutes. Plus, for a nut like me that loves posting reviews on IMDb (I'm closing in on #16000), it helps me reach that goal even faster!
The film is unusual because it features Guy Henry and you only see another actor at the very end. Henry's character narrates the film—so there is no actual dialog. Despite these seeming hindrances, the film is top-notch—with excellent production values and a deliciously dark twist at the end.
The film consists of a man (Henry) writing a lengthy suicide note. In it, he bids goodbye to the world and then briefly talks about his regrets—such as his relationship with his estranged son. When it is all over, the surprise occurs---and I won't say more, as it would completely spoil this dark and twisted film.
The bottom line is that the film was very professionally made and entertained me from start to finish. The acting, camera-work and music were all very effective. And, because it is so very well made, I marveled that Adam Stephen Kelly has never directed a film up until Done In
never. His resume is rather short—with five production credits for relatively obscure films. However, doing films like Done In demonstrates that he has exceptional talent and instincts and I expect to see more excellent work from Kelly.
By the way, the film is, fittingly, a product of Dark Art Films!
