Two Birds (2010)

Two friends, Randall and Jerome, venture through the industrial landscape of Brooklyn to retrieve a broken down car. Making an unexpected stop, Randall, in debt to an unstable crime boss, ... See full summary »

Director:

Francesco Saviano

Writer:

Francesco Saviano

Stars:

Michael Buscemi, Mauricio Bustamante, Paul Calderon

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Buscemi	...	Jerome
Mauricio Bustamante	...	Phillipe
Paul Calderon	...	Randall
Shaun Irons	...	Dead Man
Patrick King	...	Card Player #2
Angelique Letizia	...	Denise
Ron Micca	...	Card Player
Katherine Emily Mills	...	Bartender
Maureen O'Malley	...	Woman In Stairwell
Tara Petrozelli	...	Girl On Boat
Finn Pfeffer	...	Bar Patron
Luke Vedder	...	Jerome's Son

Storyline

Two friends, Randall and Jerome, venture through the industrial landscape of Brooklyn to retrieve a broken down car. Making an unexpected stop, Randall, in debt to an unstable crime boss, draws Jerome into his life of corruption and deceit.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brown Recluse Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Subtle and Intense

Subtle and Intense, Two Birds is a great watch. Lead actors Michael Buscemi and Paul Calderon are excellent, and the cinematography is great. The two main characters, Randall and Jerome are portrayed with a personal sensitivity that fills out the short film in a touching and human way. The story certainly has a heavy component to it, but the production eases it by interweaving some entertaining personal issues as we follow the action which weaves it way along an interesting path. The story allows for some very nice imagery around a section of the waterfront and a residential suburb of New York City. From time to time, there is just a bit of humor below the surface of the film which lightens the subject matter of the story in a good way. The final scene typifies this quite nicely, and leaves me with a piqued intellect, but a good feeling about the film. The title Two Birds seems so appropriate and becomes kind of a joy as I looks back over the viewing experience. I say bravo to the director, cinematographer, and actors