sinemaiestas Reviews

Foolishly Seeking True Love (2009)

Very Well Done, But Not Perfect

[8/10 · 29 August 2010]

Technically, this movie is near perfect. The cinematography is so well done, it's obviously the work of someone who is passionate about making each shot count. The framing, the lighting, it's great.

The sound work is great as well. Everything fits perfectly in it's place.

The acting is solid. Each character is portrayed with passion and honesty. They all give solid performances. The director directed them well.

The only thing holding it back? The story. It's not bad, it's just painfully average. The narration is fun. It's just so....average. Nothing special, just nothing unique.

Still, it's a very good little short worth checking out.

Sebastian's Voodoo (2008)

A Rare Find

[9/10 · 29 August 2010]

Finding a short film that tells a complete story without jumping or missing important plot points is hard to find. It's even harder to find that in a 4 minute film.

This one does just that.

Hands down, some of the best writing I've seen in a short. All coming from a Student? Wow. This kid has a bright future ahead of him. I can't wait to see what else he puts out there.

Amazing CGI, a perfectly attached score, and phenomenal writing. Really, this is what short film making is all about. The attention to detail and the quality result in the end has made this short a rare find indeed.

On Time (I) (2008)

Simple Yet Effective

[8/10 · 29 August 2010]

When a short is well written, it goes a LONG way. And while this isn't a new idea or even a rehashing of the old idea, it's effective.

The acting is honest. The performances given do nothing to take away from the film. They're simple, yet effective.

The cinematography is good. It's not a cinematic masterpiece or a incredible work of art, but it gets the job done. It's simple, yet effective.

The score isn't something you're going to download and listen to. It doesn't move you to tears or get you out of your seat. It's simple..... you get the idea.

It's a surprisingly easy little film, that's a great watch and gives you something to think about. Well worth checking out.