Nothing Special

By: HelenaBrooks

REVIEW

Concept

Every mom thinks her kid is special. Well, this one takes it to another level, when she says that he is Jesus!

The idea is a bit eccentric and different, but the script is really well written and makes it into a highly enjoyable short.

Direction

Apart from some quirks here and there, the film is shot very nicely. The editing is also quite smooth and the multiple-angled shots (that are missing in so many shorts) make it a pleasant viewing.

Acting

But, by far the best thing about this movie is the acting. I was surprised, astonished and even a bit shocked! It was so good. Billy’s mother, with her hilarious over-the-top yet believable antics stole the show for me. Billy’s acting was also pretty decent, with his shy, dumb and sometimes overly cautious approach to life.

It’s not often that you get to play roles in a short that have so much depth. And even rare is the fact that you have good actors playing them. But, Nothing Special provides two really great actors with the chance and they take it with arms wide open!

Conclusion

Nothing Special starts off rather timidly, but it roars into life with great acting and script. A comedy, a drama, I don’t care what you call it, but its certainly very engrossing.

It is light-hearted in its approach, but it also tells us that everyone is special in his own way and that mothers should really give their children a bit more breathing space!

You might not like the story, but you cannot fault them for not trying. Its different, and its full of life.

Nothing Special is something really really special!

Score: 8/10

The Drawn

By: fcrabbath

REVIEW

Concept
While not different from many other romantic comedies, Drawn does try to bring something new to the genre and it succeeds in pulling it off.

Direction
Nice story is accompanied by some excellent direction. In every scene you will get to see hints to the background of the movie and credit goes to its director (who has also written, shot and edited it) for managing it in such a remarkable way.

While I did feel certain scenes, like the one with the doctor were below par, but the rest of the movie makes up for it.

Acting
Only good actors can do comedy, and Thank God this short has loads of them! The main players, Scott, Rachel and Ben have great chemistry and their scenes are certainly the funniest in the movie. Scott (played by Art Wallace) was in my opinion the best of the lot and I hope to see him in more shorts. But, while there were so many good players, there was also the guy who played doctor. His acting was quite poor for a film of such a high standard.

Conclusion

A romantic story with comedy thrown in for good measure, Drawn is of a rare breed in short movies. It not only captivates viewers with its storyline but the performances make it a film worth watching.

As you guys know I have never been a fan of romantic movies, but this certainly was entertaining and there were some “awwww” moments too for the ladies :)

Short and sweet, Drawn is great for making you feel better and putting a smile on your face.

Score: 8/10