Aquaman

Since most of the reviews for this are about the DC film, I thought I might as well give this short an honest review. This film is a great example of the short film as an indie art form. It's a small, contained, heartwarming tale about a boy's first crush. Visually, the short film looks amazing. For something with a budget of under $300, I'm really impressed with how well this turned out. I'm not sure if it was shot on film (I doubt it, with the small budget), but the lighting looks very "filmish," with a soft, white glow around faces and hair. The story itself reminds me of Forest Gump; a throwback retrospective of life. It's not complex, but it packs a punch. Overall, I'm very impressed with how good this short is. Bittersweet and kind. It serves as an inspiration to any indie filmmaker.