This film is a real "turn-about". In the world of film production we have a host of amateurs trying to become professionals, but here we have professionals setting themselves the task of creating a look-alike amateur film. And they do it very well. We the audience see all the action through Martijn's view-finder and we see all the faults too - the too-quick panning, out-of-focus shots, scenes which are superfluous, moments of blank film and all the mistakes that every amateur is prone to make. Martijn's camera concentrates on his sister Daantje (Kim van Hooten) for this is the story of her life and Martijn tries to capture it all, even the most intimate and personal moments. Ramon (Roeland Fernhout) persists in attempting to seduce Daantje and demonstrates in close-up how to kiss a girl. Ramon in my opinion runs off with the acting honours in this movie. He projects his personality exceptionally well and is a likeable no-hoper of a character. As for Martijn we see very little of him because most of the time he is behind the camera. Daantje maintains her character as the unco-operative sister. All the youngsters are equally convincing in party mood. I liked especially the ironic ending where the videos end up in a junk sale and Martijn's "masterpiece" will sooner or later be completely taped over. Such is life! As good as this film is, I hasten to add that I hope it does not set a whole host of other movie-makers on the same path. Once is enough! Did I hear someone mention "The Blair Witch Project"?
Review of Little Sister
