Thursday, 16 September 2010

"One Too Many"



This short film was effective due to its ability to convey dry humor, without feeling generic. The short piece was efficient as the two characters are not aware of the third character who is asleep in the toilet cubical. The ending created suspense, but also heightened the humor of the previous conversation. Also, the outtakes at the end of the film contribute to the attributes of a short film. This created a stronger relationship between the audience and the characters, making it easy for the audience to engage in the conversation and remain intrigued.

The point-of-view shots were effective as it includes the audience into the narrative, also helping to illustrate the awkward, tense moments between the characters of 'Fish' and 'Rod'. Although the piece was filmed all in one room, this was ideal as the mise-en-scene was not prominent enough to distract the audiences attention from the strong, engaging narrative. The music highlights the club vibe/aura, therefore helping the audience feel an important, considered role within the situation.

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