Set in suburban 1964, Joe arrives home expecting his wife, Betty, to have dinner on the table. Well lets just say that this is anything but an ordinary day. As the story progresses and the mystery unfolds – Joe has to come face to face with a dire situation.
Does that sound vague? Certainly – spoilers people! The problem with The Shift is that clocking in at 8 minutes, the plot is so limited in scope. There is a specific mystery that we, the audience, are looking to understand throughout the duration of the film. While some questions are answered, the overall motives of The Shift feel unanswered and a bit dissatisfying.
One aspect of the film that really worked was also one of the most overlooked components of short films – the acting. The actors portraying Joe and Betty play their roles extremely well. Aesthetically, Director Francesco Calabrese sends you back to a simpler time.
Does that sound vague? Certainly – spoilers people! The problem with The Shift is that clocking in at 8 minutes, the plot is so limited in scope. There is a specific mystery that we, the audience, are looking to understand throughout the duration of the film. While some questions are answered, the overall motives of The Shift feel unanswered and a bit dissatisfying.
One aspect of the film that really worked was also one of the most overlooked components of short films – the acting. The actors portraying Joe and Betty play their roles extremely well. Aesthetically, Director Francesco Calabrese sends you back to a simpler time.
- 11/30/2014
- by Ryan
- City of Films
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