The "Monster and the Peanut" is a short film that possesses a unique quality for short films, namely that it is a complete film in every regard. The story and the characters are fully developed in a manner that leaves the viewer highly satisfied. This short is highly unique in terms of its content and the depth of involvement for the characters that it develops, especially considering its short running time. The title may leave one to think of a light hearted little fluffy film, but the "Monster and the Peanut" is anything but but fluffy, rather it is full of substance on many levels. The production design, cinematography, sound design, editing and directing are absolutely first rate. If you see this film it will change your expectations of short films, so be so warned. It really is that good.
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Monster vs. the Peanut
oscarfbi20 March 2005
Warning: Spoilers
While movies are filled with comic book monsters & villains, as adults we realize that scariest things in our world are obstacles to what we need to fulfill our life, or at least monsters that point out the fragility of life. In this case, the monster is traffic, something everybody can relate to. What happens when a father is haunted by the death of his daughter because of traffic? The story is exposed beautifully with a gritty performance by Bo Foxworthy, distinctive cinematography, and a truly gorgeous directing job by Franklin Rho. I was lucky enough to see this film at the Academy screening where it had won the Emmy. I look forward to seeing Mr. Rho's work continue.
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