More often than not, one-take films struggle to justify their gimmick. Whether shot in one go or utilizing an intensive editing process to appear like so, the technique almost always threatens to overshadow whatever story is at the center rather than emphasizing it. Used correctly, it can prove immersive in the exact same way as a theatrical production—breaking down barriers between performer and audience, who can see their work unfold in real-time. Unfortunately, the impracticality of telling a story this way is usually highlighted via several scenes of actors slowly walking between filming locations.
Boiling Point is among the finer examples of the one-take movie. Set within the confines of an increasingly claustrophobic location, director Philip Barantini’s film succeeds because it understands the limitations of shooting in this manner, using them to its advantage rather than trying to expand upon what something in this style could achieve. Thus...
Boiling Point is among the finer examples of the one-take movie. Set within the confines of an increasingly claustrophobic location, director Philip Barantini’s film succeeds because it understands the limitations of shooting in this manner, using them to its advantage rather than trying to expand upon what something in this style could achieve. Thus...
- 11/2/2021
- by Alistair Ryder
- The Film Stage
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