A simple idea, but I think it's very effective. Although it's a very short film I believe it is effective in holding the audience's attention as you are eager to see what the man will do next.
I've watched Bertie Gilbert on YouTube for a couple of years now and his more recent short films have really captured my attention. His cinematography and attention to detail in shots is superb along with his unusual film ideas. The fact that the main character in both is a teenage boy (Bertie) makes me more interested in the film as he is my age. I didn't consider this to make any difference but having researched into other short films and seeing adult actors/actresses I found myself less engaged.
I particularly like 'tick where it hurts'. The themes throughout are dealing with loss, mourning and self reflection. I really like the idea of the kind of soliloquy seen at certain points when Bertie talks about how he feels to the camera. I think with the right script (like in this film) that can be very effective.
The film is about the main character (Guy) dealing with the loss (suicide) of his brother and musical partner.
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