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Outstanding and unexpected
This was such a marvelous surprise. I don't generally look to sci-fi short films for anything more than simple entertainment, but writer-director Jude Chun's 'The time agent' is wonderfully engrossing, and endearing. I don't say this often, but if indeed there is a full-length film being produced based on this short, then I very much look forward to watching it.
The narrative concepts Chun plays with, and the themes at hand, are cogently weaved together into a single whole. One could easily imagine a story like this playing out in a big-budget, major studio barnburner with glossy production values emphasizing the fantastical nature of the plot - yet that Chun's short seems more grainy, and unrefined, suits it even better in my mind. That quality makes the tale feel more real, vital, and plausible. This sense is also furthered by some swell shots that Chun captures or arranges; a passing image of a girl's hair in the sun, blowing in the wind, is peculiarly eye-catching, but even just the preparation of a soup is weirdly delightful in our vision.
His characters are also sympathetic and believable - individuals we can readily see ourselves in. Leads Choi Gwui-Woong and Jeon Young-Hee give performances at once understated and remarkable, depicting the unnamed agent and Yeesul with an ease that informs the authentic air of the roles. One recognizes, rationally, that these are fictional characters, but they feel genuine for how well our own experiences mirror their paths.
The music in 'The time agent' is also very noteworthy. Composer Noe Gonzalez has written themes that are mostly gently unobtrusive, imparting simply a sweet, slightly melancholic wistfulness to the short. But there's also a moment where Gonzalez's musical themes strike a much more dramatic chord to great success in emphasizing a surprisingly hefty emotional beat in the story. It's a joy to listen to their compositions - just as it's a pleasure how Chun threads Zagmachi's superb, pensive song "God's lament" into his small feature.
It would be easy enough, too, to remark on the art direction, set decoration, lighting, sound, and more. All those little details of which cinema is comprised are executed finely here; the whole crew is to be commended. But above all it's Chun's writing, as a whole, that is especially captivating with 'The time agent'; that he has created such an impactful tale, in so little a film, speaks well to his capabilities, and I hope to see his potential further unlocked in the future.
In my opinion 'The time agent' is an excellent, low-key sci-fi short that is well worth 25 minutes of our time. It's not hard to find online, so navigate to your favorite search engine and type away!
The narrative concepts Chun plays with, and the themes at hand, are cogently weaved together into a single whole. One could easily imagine a story like this playing out in a big-budget, major studio barnburner with glossy production values emphasizing the fantastical nature of the plot - yet that Chun's short seems more grainy, and unrefined, suits it even better in my mind. That quality makes the tale feel more real, vital, and plausible. This sense is also furthered by some swell shots that Chun captures or arranges; a passing image of a girl's hair in the sun, blowing in the wind, is peculiarly eye-catching, but even just the preparation of a soup is weirdly delightful in our vision.
His characters are also sympathetic and believable - individuals we can readily see ourselves in. Leads Choi Gwui-Woong and Jeon Young-Hee give performances at once understated and remarkable, depicting the unnamed agent and Yeesul with an ease that informs the authentic air of the roles. One recognizes, rationally, that these are fictional characters, but they feel genuine for how well our own experiences mirror their paths.
The music in 'The time agent' is also very noteworthy. Composer Noe Gonzalez has written themes that are mostly gently unobtrusive, imparting simply a sweet, slightly melancholic wistfulness to the short. But there's also a moment where Gonzalez's musical themes strike a much more dramatic chord to great success in emphasizing a surprisingly hefty emotional beat in the story. It's a joy to listen to their compositions - just as it's a pleasure how Chun threads Zagmachi's superb, pensive song "God's lament" into his small feature.
It would be easy enough, too, to remark on the art direction, set decoration, lighting, sound, and more. All those little details of which cinema is comprised are executed finely here; the whole crew is to be commended. But above all it's Chun's writing, as a whole, that is especially captivating with 'The time agent'; that he has created such an impactful tale, in so little a film, speaks well to his capabilities, and I hope to see his potential further unlocked in the future.
In my opinion 'The time agent' is an excellent, low-key sci-fi short that is well worth 25 minutes of our time. It's not hard to find online, so navigate to your favorite search engine and type away!
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- Jul 28, 2021
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