Just hours before her wedding, Emily happens upon a living statue of Henry VIII. Is it a bad sign?Just hours before her wedding, Emily happens upon a living statue of Henry VIII. Is it a bad sign?Just hours before her wedding, Emily happens upon a living statue of Henry VIII. Is it a bad sign?
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Endearing, eccentric, heartwarming British romantic comedy.... masterfully made
The tone of this film was set from the onset as we see Emily's head bobbing comically up and down the far side of a hedgerow underscored by an equally comedy soundtrack. A word that springs to mind when watching this film is 'kookie' and while that word usually concerns me this film manages to play to everything that is good about that word. This is largely due to a beautifully written script by Natalie Malla and performances from the leads that are both nuanced and genuine. Malla also directly this film which maintains all these qualities throughout, it never sags and every moment is beautifully pitched. Yes, it is a slightly ridiculous set-up, but not for one second was it anything other than completely believable.
This is a colourful, charming, at times melodramatic comedy in the vain of classic quintessentially British rom-coms. The lead character reminds me of a British version of Carrie Bradshaw struggling to maintain a sense of what is appropriate in the aftermath of a break-up. It reminds us all of the inappropriate things we might have done in the name of love.
For me the most effective short films just take a small moment in time and elevate them, and this is such a good example of that. Two unlikely characters who meet, have a genuine connection and impact each other's lives. I for one was completely won over by them both.
At times some of the music does feel a little overly synthesised, especially when it seeks to replicate orchestral sounds. This ever so slightly jarred with the musician in me, but on the whole the music is very effective and the song over the end credits enhances the feel-good feeling you are left with as the film draws to a close.
The film features some incredibly high-quality production values both in terms of direction, cinematography, sound and performance. The atmosphere of the park in summer is so authentic. It really gives a sense that you are there in the park with the lead characters, observing what's going on. The film comes together to make for a very entertaining 14 minute short that I would highly recommend watching. It's rare that I would comment on the title cards of a film but these were so slick and pleasing on the eye that they deserve a mention.
This is a colourful, charming, at times melodramatic comedy in the vain of classic quintessentially British rom-coms. The lead character reminds me of a British version of Carrie Bradshaw struggling to maintain a sense of what is appropriate in the aftermath of a break-up. It reminds us all of the inappropriate things we might have done in the name of love.
For me the most effective short films just take a small moment in time and elevate them, and this is such a good example of that. Two unlikely characters who meet, have a genuine connection and impact each other's lives. I for one was completely won over by them both.
At times some of the music does feel a little overly synthesised, especially when it seeks to replicate orchestral sounds. This ever so slightly jarred with the musician in me, but on the whole the music is very effective and the song over the end credits enhances the feel-good feeling you are left with as the film draws to a close.
The film features some incredibly high-quality production values both in terms of direction, cinematography, sound and performance. The atmosphere of the park in summer is so authentic. It really gives a sense that you are there in the park with the lead characters, observing what's going on. The film comes together to make for a very entertaining 14 minute short that I would highly recommend watching. It's rare that I would comment on the title cards of a film but these were so slick and pleasing on the eye that they deserve a mention.
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- Apr 9, 2018
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- Runtime15 minutes
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