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"Our Father", a short film written and directed by Linda Palmer, opens with a steady build-up leading me from curious to overwhelmed with emotion. John played by Michael Gross was nothing less than amazing in his portrayal of a man in the grip of late stage dementia with incredibly realistic behavior bordering on schizophrenic. Michael Worth who portrays Jared was so convincing in his role as somewhat estranged son, that I truly felt his anguish, anger and frustration in his hopeless attempt to be the good son. Eileen Grubba (Kate) and David Topp (Danny) were perfectly cast as wife and son trying their best to support Jared and help care for his rapidly deteriorating absentee father as he tries to understand who his dad is why wasn't he there for him.

All I can say is OMG and WOW. This film kept me stuck to the edge of my seat and fighting my need to visit the facilities. This tittilating comedy was like being on the tilt-a-whirl and antipating the next hilarious spin of witty dialogue. I loved dark edginess in line with the Halloween theme. The main characters were brilliantly casted. I found myself completely empathizing with them to the point of mild infatuation. I was so utterly annoyed and angry at the self involved and perverted protagonist that I wanted to reach my hand right through the screen and choke his furry neck. The story shows that by not jumping to conclusion and looking below the surface, that even through the pain and suffering of a broken life, love can still be found and the healing begins. Kudos to the makers of this thoroughly enjoyable comedy of friendship and human nature.

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