araneus1
Joined May 2012
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When excellent writing meets beautiful acting. Not a word is wasted and it sounds like real people. The writer has faith in her audience, and we don't let her down. It's short, sharp and to the point.
This short film shows that you don't need wide screen to tell a story. Let the actors set the pace and put the camera where it needs to be. The last line in the film is a beauty. You will recognise the bloke who plays the servant, and he gets some excellent lines. I can always tell when a movie/TV show is going to be consistently good, when attention is payed to the minor characters. Often their words tell you more about the story than the words of the main characters.
This short film shows that you don't need wide screen to tell a story. Let the actors set the pace and put the camera where it needs to be. The last line in the film is a beauty. You will recognise the bloke who plays the servant, and he gets some excellent lines. I can always tell when a movie/TV show is going to be consistently good, when attention is payed to the minor characters. Often their words tell you more about the story than the words of the main characters.
The director did a good job of creating the atmosphere. Houses are characters as well as humans. The main actress does a good job. She was older in real life, but she conveys a much younger sensibility. This is a movie for people who appreciate moviemaking.
A bit of a gem. Robson Green can be annoying, but in this he pleasantly underplays it, showing a gentler side to his character. The supporting cast rocks (as often happens with Brit dramas) and they get quality dialogue. This could have gotten another season. I wonder why it didn't? The editor deserves a mention as does the writer and the director. It's 22 years old and the pacing is up to modern standards.