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The Stew

  • 2019
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
192
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Melissa Benoist and Carlos Valdes in The Stew (2019)
ComedyShort

A husband and wife stubbornly solider on through an unhappy marriage, despite the poison their relationship has become.A husband and wife stubbornly solider on through an unhappy marriage, despite the poison their relationship has become.A husband and wife stubbornly solider on through an unhappy marriage, despite the poison their relationship has become.

  • Director
    • Chris Wood
  • Writer
    • Chris Wood
  • Stars
    • Melissa Benoist
    • Carlos Valdes
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    192
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Wood
    • Writer
      • Chris Wood
    • Stars
      • Melissa Benoist
      • Carlos Valdes
    • 10User reviews
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    Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist
    • Susan
    Carlos Valdes
    Carlos Valdes
    • Jerry
    • Director
      • Chris Wood
    • Writer
      • Chris Wood
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    10kentdonguines

    VSFF Screening

    After watching this film in VSFF, all I can say is wow! Beautiful production design, the direction, the cinematography, the acting. It was the right amount of everything. People laughed from the beginning to end. Chris, thanks for ending it with Dorothy! Kudos and more films to come.👌🏼
    1ekohnkohn

    Well-acted, but terribly written.

    Melissa and Carlos are incredibly talented, but the script didn't do the pair any favors. Toxic relationships aren't funny and should not be played off for humor. It's an old way of thinking, and it's time to move on from the mess that just reeks of Leonard Bernstein's failed operetta "Trouble in Tahiti."
    10wbtvent

    Best short film!

    This shirt film was amazing and funny. Love the cast and their acting!
    6flashsizzle

    Surprisingly Good

    There was a lot of hype about this short heading in so I was curious how it would play out. There is some Wes Anderson feel to the style in terms of the visuals and production. It was one of the funnier films screened and Carlos Veldes is a terrific comedic actor. It's a lot packed into a short and used the passive aggressive and limited dialogue to its advantage at times. It was a good short and meet expectations I had. My only criticism of the film is that it's clear the director is trying to find his own footing and style and didn't really have a solid idea of who he wants to be as his own director. The inexperience was there but it didn't hinder too bad so I'm curious and open to see what else he produces in the future. Funny overall but some weak moments. Not a repeat watch for me but enjoyable all the same.
    10lupitawinchester

    Hope to see it sometime.

    Although not having seen this film, I find that it was quite hilarious. I was given spoilers and honestly, I laughed at all the jokes. I hope to see the film, and laugh at all the hilarious jokes. Happy to see one of my favorite actors, write and direct a 9-minute film.

    Congratulations to all the other writers and directors who also wrote their stories.

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      Actress Melissa Benoist's dog, Farley, appears in the film playing the main characters dog, Dorothy.

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2019 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Never Grand Productions
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      • 10m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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