Middle Man

OK, it's usual for me to get gripped by, and wrapped up in, a film I'm enjoying but it doesn't often happen when just one or two minutes in.

The premise works extremely well as a film short. In fact, much longer than the just under five minutes it runs would probably have felt too much and forced. As it stands, the length is pretty much perfect.

It does occur to me though, if you happen to read this Katie, the same premise could be applied to a wide array of variations. I couldn't watch a dozen similar items back-to-back, but as sorbets to cleanse the palate between main courses, these would be excellent.

One word of warning to anyone who is planning to watch this little gem ... don't end it too soon. There's a pause nearly at the end that could easily be mistaken for the ending of the piece and the credits starting to roll. Wait a beat. There's a few seconds more which puts a different slant on things.