The Long and Short of It (2003) 6.5
A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes. Director:Sean Astin |
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The Long and Short of It (2003) 6.5
A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes. Director:Sean Astin |
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| Andrew Lesnie | ... |
Grizzled Painter
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Praphaphorn 'Fon' Chansantor | ... |
Woman
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Paul Randall | ... |
Tall Man
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Sophie Brewster | ... |
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| Peter Jackson | ... |
Bus Driver
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Perry Norris | ... |
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| Barrie M. Osborne | ... |
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Philippa Race | ... |
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Fa Suluvave | ... |
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David Williams | ... |
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A bedraggled painter is in way over his head. His back hurts. His ladder is broken. It seems he may never be able to hang an enourmous pastoral painting. Then... as chance would have it, two strangers, very different in size but equally benevolent in heart, wander his way. With the help of a kindly little lady and a gangly good-natured giant, our every-day artist overcomes his dilemma and fulfils his day's work. Three worlds unite. Ranging from 3 1/2 feet small to eight feet tall, they finally step back to admire their collaborative efforts... What is revealed is that they have not been working together on a painting after all; rather, they have collaborated in posting up an unlikely automobile advertisement, which between the three of them none are likely to be able to afford or make use of because of their particular stature. But have no fear -- they are all able to take advantage of the public transit system. The grateful painter joins his new acquaintances for the trip home. The ... Written by Sean Astin & Josh Tundra
I loved this short movie, it's funny and sweet at the same time. The message of the story may be simple, but it's also universal.
The short is very well directed (hey Sean, you're pretty good!) and the actors are priceless: just look at Andrew Lesnie's face!
Of course, LOTR fans will enjoy it immensely: if you've bought FOTR, the extended edition, you're obviously going to recognize everyone: Lesnie is LOTR's wonderful director of photography, and the other two characters of this short movie are stunt doubles.
Don't miss the closing credits, they're hilarious.