Animal Crackers (Pentimenti)

The film holds tightly together with strong and compelling performances from Blomberg and Jones. Sylvie's character is complex and keeps your eyes glued to the screen. She reflects the "loss of innocence" and "how could this happen" attitude of our current societal woes. Left on edge of seat we try to understand how someone could distort or be in denial to that level. Although, the question remains, "Is she the perpetrator or the victim"? Your left with coming to your own conclusions about what really happened and what will happen to Sylvie. For 9 minutes, the story packs a devastating punch that leaves you thinking about it after the film ends and wanting more.