I thought the beginning was slow to set the tone for the film, especially because it is only 15 minutes long. However, I found the entire 15 minutes is devoted to 'setting the tone'. I was sad from the start and sad at the end. It does have a surprise ending which kind of left me confused. I didn't know if I should be uplifted, or still sad. That's a good thing, I think, when a film leaves you asking questions as you walk out of the theater. I had to watch it twice, because when I watch films, I get caught up in the cinematography, which was excellent, by the way. I will admit there was something else I had to see twice, but I'll let you decide what that might have been. All in all, a good film with great acting by all three principals, especially Shannon Brown who can do angst with the best of them.
Review of Contrite
