The Kidnapping of a Fish

Philip Ramos's short film "The Kidnapping of a Fish" is a wild ride from the first frame to the last. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you laugh out loud from the lead actor's wonderful one liners to his heartfelt vulnerability. While some of the supporting actors leave something to be desired, the story, editing, music, and direction easily make up for it. The pacing is great and though it's a little on the long side for a short film, the masterful directing makes one get wrapped up in the story and forget about life for a while. In the vein of such crime films as Shane Black's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and Martin McDonagh's "In Burges" and with a strong female lead that Luc Besson would love to cast, this is a film you won't want to miss!