Emo Pill is a lovely, emotional short film, one of the best films that I saw at the Del. Valley Film Fest a few weeks ago. It is definitely not a film for anyone, but I didn't find it pretentious or self-congratulatory at all (sorry filmjunkie, I think you're the minority). In fact, I found it to be quite the opposite. As many other reviewers have said, the film is a moving canvas, a work of art. The lead character's journey from suicide attempts to total utopia back to suicide is a painful one to watch. I think we've all been there at some point in our lives and it's a hard thing to overcome. Especially in the teenage years (it wasn't that long ago for me, I must admit). The main character in Emo Pill is one that anyone can relate to, even though some situations are extreme.
The images and cinematography is top-notch (maybe the lighting in some scenes is dark, but I'd rather have that and an emotional story than a film that's well-lit by technical standards but has a story that blows chunks). The music is awesome. It's an original score from what the credits say.
So, while the movie is not for everyone (obviously), it's one that's hard not to relate to. I recommend checking out Emo Pill at the next indie film festival!
The images and cinematography is top-notch (maybe the lighting in some scenes is dark, but I'd rather have that and an emotional story than a film that's well-lit by technical standards but has a story that blows chunks). The music is awesome. It's an original score from what the credits say.
So, while the movie is not for everyone (obviously), it's one that's hard not to relate to. I recommend checking out Emo Pill at the next indie film festival!