I was lucky to watch "Steel Will" during Oscar-qualifying festival at Palm Springs. Despite being just a short under something like 20 min, this was so fresh and entertaining, especially if compare to majority of modern sci-fi movies. For me it was perfect balance of family drama and gritting boxing action, toppled with powerful message at the end. I liked how it was mundane, easily to recognize arguments between loving couple, put against unique camera-work in action scenes. This story definitely need to get it's transition as a full feature, as i am more than sure that director E. Khazin will deliver wholesome and visionary picture.
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Captivating and strong
Julia_Rossi26 March 2024
I may be not the intended target audience for "Steel Will", as i am not too much of boxing movies fun, and discovered this title just by going through director Khazins filmography - but it actually managed to captivate me with very strong vision and gripping story. Actors were very believable to me, both leads - Robert and Penelope. Especially Penelope - as s woman myself, i easily can understand and sympathize with her. Her last decision truly hit me hard, even if i may disagree with her. That scene of I definitely would like to see some more films from this team, maybe re-watch "Steel Will", or look at continuation of this same story.
This one deserves to be made into full feature!
rohejiv9 April 2024
I got upon "Steel Will" by sheer chance - through friend got tickets to Rock the Shorts film festival. To be honest, most were subpar or just boring. But this one - a beast apart. Gritty, harsh, exciting. Grabbed attention from first ever frame and holds all the way down. Whoever directed and framed those shots - require extra credit. And when i learn that it was done on so limited means and budget - just blowed my mind. This fresh idea and visuals deserve to be made into feature. I know, that same team tries to raise budget to make it happen - definitely will help them. Or somebody from bigger studio or agency should contact this guys - in modern cinema something of this great concept should not be left without attention, as for sure will bring in audience.
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