Midnight Ruin

The directors of this short film are brothers that have a wonderful podcast, I listen everyday and they had been talking about their upcoming film for awhile. I was super hype for it. They have a beautiful understanding of what makes a good movie, so I knew it wouldn't disappoint.

That being said, I went in to it with no knowing anything about the plot, so within the first few min I was hooked. It's such an interesting original premise that I guarantee will keep anybody intrigued.

Great acting and a gorgeous cinematography kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire 18 min run time (which felt so short because the pacing was phenomenal.) No matter what kind of movie enjoyer you are there is something for everyone to appreciate in this film.

This short film is captivating, and shot honestly beautifully (all dusk scenes and bar shots were just muah chefs kiss pretty). It's a story that rides funny and leaves you wanting more, just what is essential in a successful short film. Really enjoyed the watch, and would love to have gotten more Oliver and Christian banter.

"Thanks for saving my life today....."

Alternate Review: Where is the teaser for an Oliver ORIGINSSS story. Really need to know his gritty background, more exposition baby!!!!

Also can we get a brother bet on not necessarily box office dollars, but maybe views over/under? Need more ramen betting stakes.

"Midnight Ruin" is an extraordinary short film that propels director Anthony Deveney into the limelight as a rising star in the industry. With James Deveney as the brilliant producer behind the scenes, the synergy between the twin brothers is palpable on screen. This captivating cinematic experience flawlessly captures the essence of moral ambiguity. Anthony's brilliant directorial choices, complemented by the evocative performances of the talented cast, effortlessly immerse the audience into a world of thrilling suspense and emotional turmoil. However, James Deveney's expert production skills undeniably shine brighter, showcasing his exceptional ability to craft a visually mesmerizing and thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. "Midnight Ruin" brilliantly enthralls viewers, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next masterpiece the Deveney brothers will conjure together.

I don't ever watch shorts, but this one completely blew me away! Super dramatic with an insane concept for a story and leads into crazy twists that you never see coming. The cinematography is incredible and looks like it could be out of a Michael Mann or Coen brothers movie. The actors are excellent, they both did an amazing job capturing their characters, they felt like real people in only a small amount of screen time. This movie has a cool blend of dark humor and made me laugh out loud a few times, then it goes in the complete opposite direction and goes dark as hell. I did not see any of that coming. Super cool story and concept with great execution and acting.

Midnight Ruin is a tense and engaging film that reminds me of the classic crime movies I grew up with. Cinematography is awesome and the actors are really outstanding in their roles, particularly the lead. The music is really well done too, with a combination of strings and electronic synths, very reminiscent of Hans Zimmer or Ludwig goransson. The film is filled with incredible twists and surprises and the ending is absolutely mind blowing. I was hooked Form start to finish and think this would make a very interesting full length movie. As far as short films go, this one looked and felt like a big time movie that you'd watch in theaters. Well done!