The High

With the budget this was on, it did a great job. I enjoyed the style a little bit but I thought it was definitely style over substance. It's basically a dollar store Enter the Void in black and white.

Very enjoyable film but the filmography is clearly amateurish. The black and white is a bold choice but shows why films use color. Sepe has clearly improved with his more recent films and while this film jump started his career I cant praise it too heavily. Would reccomend it to anyone who enjoys his style of filming and wants to see his older work.

This movie makes a very bold choice when you find out that the movie is entirely colorless, a risk that was not pulled off. The worst thing about it is the presentation. While interesting during some parts, the camerawork and framing could have used something more. But besides that, the movie is well acted, intriguing, and may open your eyes just a little

Ralph Sepe Jr. is one of my favorite filmmakers working today. I'm not gonna say he makes short films because he doesn't. He makes films. The length of a film has never truly mattered to me. What matters is the pacing. The High is paced perfectly, turning 37 minutes into an experience that feels like an epic. What makes the film truly work is Sepe Jr.'s direction. This film is directed with so much passion, creativity, and experimentation. There is never a dull moment thanks to the direction. The writing is great. The dialogue somehow hijacks your eyes as well as your ears because of how well written it is. I truly care about the two main characters and this modern tragedy of how easy it is for a human being to make nothing matter to him. I love this film. It's my favorite of his work so far and I cannot wait for his next film, Lover; I pray since it is supposedly a full-length film that critics will give it enough attention. I know I will.

This film may not be as technical-sound, but it was enjoyable from beginning to end, and thats the most important part about a film, and from a couple of 16 year olds, it pretty big accomplishment.