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172 Comments
deathkitty
Fantastic idea, I've been in that position so I can certainly relate. I like how you told the story from both sides. If I have one criticism it's that the ending is a bit confusing. I take it that the man fell down what must be a very deep hole? Why didn't he make any noise on the way down, is he dead? Why didn't the top of the barrier break, did he slip in-between the barrier bars? How did the phone end up behind him, surely it would have gone down the hole too? Why do you even need the phone at the end?
The end seems a bit forced to me, which is a shame because I thought the rest of it was fantastic.
May 2, 2008
Report this commentfaye
agree with deathkitty, loved the film... ending could be improved.
May 2, 2008
Report this commentpinktulip
I thought this was funny - liked the dual perspective narrative and it was pacey and atmospheric. I didn't have a problem with the ending personally because it all felt quite slapstick and I didn't worry too much about the logistics!
May 3, 2008
Report this commentBultitude
NIGHTWALKING keys into that theme and experience of urban paranoia that anyone who has lived in a big city will have sooner or later. I myself once escorted, at her request, a girl I didn't know up an isolated road in Hampstead because she was terrified of being attacked - she actually said she hoped I wasn't a rapist myself. Bizarre but true and so this chimed in with me. Even if the ending is abrupt these kinds of encounters generally are. It has my vote!
May 3, 2008
Report this commentRosalindLonsdale
Excellently chilling & certainly summed up my thoughts from past experiences of taking the short cut home ! Hope the man isn't dead - picking up the phone ringing to his Mum left a further chill, I thought.
May 3, 2008
Report this commentLucyElworthy
I loved it! Nice to see what its like from both points of view. What happened to the guy?
May 4, 2008
Report this commenteco
Anyone who's been in this situation will sympathise and I found it genuinely surprising and comic at the point when the man's point of view began - a sharp contrast to the menacing atmosphere of the first half. Loved it!
May 4, 2008
Report this commentPlankton
I liked the film AND the ending--even if I was left wondering if the guy was okay! This sense of vagueness didn't bother me and seeing the two different perspectives was pretty interesting.
May 5, 2008
Report this commentSerena Cowdy
Great - I loved the unexpected ending, and the way it managed to be both comic and chilling without undermining either. I was slightly distracted at the end wondering if the guy was OK/dead... but perhaps that's intentional!
May 5, 2008
Report this commentBenjamin J Reeves
Clever plot, with great atmosphere. The second actor did seem to have a pretty creepy voice, but I guess the unconventional nice guy voice underlines the never judge a book by its cover aspect.
May 5, 2008
Report this commentKeshiaxxx
This situation is so true, whenever I'm walking home alone i always have that kind of conversation to myself. Loved the ending, did not expect that!
P.S nice to see someone from Tallis do well!
May 6, 2008
Report this commentbursteardrum
Nice little film, shows how you can still make a pretty good film without any money but with all the resources available - great inspiration for us all and a nice twist at the end.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentjess
Brilliant - something everyone can relate to.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentJULES
REALLY GOOD SHORT FILM SHOWING BOTH PEOPLE VIEW ON A SITUATION.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentChristianB
great film - we've all been in this position... i like the ending - funny and open ended!
May 6, 2008
Report this commentDanyl123
that was a suprise! good job
May 6, 2008
Report this commentfrankarnot
Good film. The dual perspective works well as does the unexpected ending.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentKat
Really kewl idea i liked it a lot the only thing is the guys voice doesnt sound right! It should have been more intimidating i think. Some one that sounds intimidating with voice and maner etc against what they are saying would be a really good contrast!
The beginning sequence is done really well though and i wasnt expecting it to turn its round on its self! Very cool!
x
May 6, 2008
Report this commentRogerH
Great stuff!
May 6, 2008
Report this commentMarcusRelton
I liked seeing it from both points of view. It's an interesting take on a familiar situation. Perhaps the guy's voice didn't need to sound quite so nerdy. I was intrigued to know if the phone was going to be answered and what would happen when she realised what had happened to the guy so I'm looking forward to the next part.
Good idea, well executed.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentsantiagoalvarez
An excellent idea with an open ending that suggests several different continuations. This is interesting enough to keep a certain intrigue, which is quite an accomplishment for a short film... Still, I missed a bit more of thrill to round it up... Now then, the film would not be the same, I mean she would not have turned so unafraid, and she would not have found the mobile ringing... It is just perfect. Daniel Cormack is ready for more.
May 6, 2008
Report this commentVP
A very well made and funny film. I totally related to the scenario and you Daniel made us empathise with both his characters. Very funny ending.
May 7, 2008
Report this commentJames
Poorly executed, badly acted and genuinely not worth wasting 2 minutes of anyone's life on....
I am sure there are other more interesting subjects to cover Mr Cormack?
Disappointing....
May 7, 2008
Report this commentJamesAppleton
Well-executed and well acted. One of the best films on the site so far!
May 7, 2008
Report this commentJim
Very funny and insightful
May 7, 2008
Report this commentBoris V
Loved it, AND the ending
May 7, 2008
Report this commentMarianne I. van Abbe
I've watched it several times; really like it.
Very short, to the point, punchy.
So true that we can all relate to it; great it has some humour to it as well.
May 7, 2008
Report this commentHarry
Nothing thought provoking, insightful or original here. Try and say something that matters next time.
May 8, 2008
Report this commentGoldy
Hum drum, that's it.
May 8, 2008
Report this commentdisdressed12
i liked this short.i can certainly relate to what the guy is thinking.i also liked the voice over narration for the two characters.i liked the subtle humour,as well.i'd be interested to see any other short films you may have.
May 9, 2008
Report this commentJoeGP
Fantastic film, unique insight into how one social experience can cause equal conflict of emotion for the two characters, both at the same time. I felt so much empathy for both characters. Beautifully shot, good location and a really dark and sinister atmosphere clever use of juxtaposition, I loved it!
May 10, 2008
Report this commentstella
Great! I am sure both sexes have been in a similar situation...so many can relate to this! I don't agree with first comments. The ending DOES work..your whole point I guess, was that the guy was in more danger than the woman in the end. Also we sometimes worry about things that we shouldn't worry about and ignore the real silly every day issues such as falling down man hole/getting run over by a car. I think its funny and charming.
May 10, 2008
Report this commentmeggsayswhat
i really enjoyed it! fantastic short film, but the ending does need some work, a little more realistic maybe?
May 11, 2008
Report this commentkoovine
Good concept, its a feeling i think we all have experienced. It's the way the world is today it makes you feel that way.
May 12, 2008
Report this commentZoe
I agree with Stella completely. THE ENDING WAS GREAT and leaves much to the imagination! By living in a big city i'm sure many of us, both male and female can relate to the situation. Although the voice of the actor could have been more intimidating, the lighting and location was perfect. Keep up the great work Daniel!x
May 13, 2008
Report this commentdeathkitty
I've been thinking about the ending of this film for a while, which in itself suggests it's a good film regardless of how I feel about the ending. Stella makes some good points about the ending, but I still think the ending could have been resolved better and still had the same effect. For example rather than fall down a man hole perhaps an attacker comes out of the alley and snatches the man, which would explain how the phone could end up on the floor, and why the woman can't see him. Just an idea, I hope you don't mind me sharing. Still one of the best films on the site.
May 14, 2008
Report this commenttvirus
It was okay, an interesting idea about something that happens to everyone on a regular basis. Especially as the film chose to show both peoples thoughts on the situation. Really dark brooding music too. However nothing in particularly outstanding was on show. I dont understand how some people dont get the ending. It so obvious what happens..... watch it again and see.
May 15, 2008
Report this commentMattMosley
guy has a gay voice but still good
nice to see the family affairs chick in work
May 15, 2008
Report this commentDirectoroli
wow that was awesome!! i just uploaded a zombie movie. let me know what you guys think
thank you :)
all the best
directoroli
May 15, 2008
Report this commentDavid
I thought the film was extremely well-made, with really good use of camera-work and shadows. Since it's set in London (I guess), I was constantly amazed by how ominous streets (and the film as a whole) appeared to be. London has always made a ominous place in the movies, IMHO. The dual perspective thing I thought was brilliant, as well, just to not make the stalker and stalked seem so one-sided.
I would agree with a few people in saying that the ending could be improved since it just kind of left you hanging without any real resolution.
9/10
May 16, 2008
Report this commentDanielLloyd
"I'll call my mum, i bet rapeists never call their mum"
What an amzing line, that was just comic genuis!
May 16, 2008
Report this commentjamie101
good idea but felt a bit shallow and empty still great concept but could of ended better
good luck though
May 17, 2008
Report this commentThe Critic
whats so good about this? i thought it was predictable and poor quality
May 18, 2008
Report this commentGrant
Personally, i thought this was brilliant. Im in a media class at school and we are trained to understand different naratives within one video. I think this is brilliantly made and it highlights the key aspects of the steriotype thoughts that women may get if a man is walking behind them at night. It seems some didnt enjoy the ending, but i did as it was unexpected. I was waiting for the girl to answer the phone which would have been good, but cutting it of there leaves your imagination to think about what would have happend after
May 18, 2008
Report this commentDoubleC
very creative has happened to me
May 19, 2008
Report this commentflogger13
Well i liked it, sure its happened to many of us.
May 19, 2008
Report this commentI like it a lot - scary, funny, to the point, and uses its 150 seconds to the fullest. Good luck with the following projects.
May 20, 2008
Report this commentBlond
BAD ACTING AND REALLY STAGED FEEL TO IT.THIS WAS ABOUT 2 MINUTES TOO LONG. WHAT COULD BE LONGER THOUGH WAS THE BLURB ABOUT ACTEON FILMS - WAS THIS PART OF AN ESSAY ENTITLED 'HOW WONDERFUL AND TALENTED AM I?'
May 20, 2008
Report this commentlewis
nice video.. hopefully noe day i will exceed into making greater films.
May 20, 2008
Report this commentBooble
Very effective way of handling a simple observation and suitably, capably shot. However, sheesh, how much blurb do you really expect us to read about how wonderful you are?
May 20, 2008
Report this commentdarkwraith
very good. I feel people can easily relate to being in this situation with the un-expected twist on the end.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentD
very funny! brilliant idea! well executed!
May 22, 2008
Report this commentPLod fort
In refference to the blurb/synopsis.
Their probably thinking. 'that's @#*!e'
May 22, 2008
Report this commentJames
Wasnt sure what to make of this at first, but I have to say I was plesently surprised I found it funny, insightful and yeah even a little chilling at the end. Well done!!
May 23, 2008
Report this commentnaomii=]
What a good idea! i loved it, it was really origional and you ddint just go down the predictable and boring route of him actually being a rapist. I really did enjoy it though, well done =D
May 23, 2008
Report this commentvicki_86
i agree with a lot of the other posts. brilliant idea, loved the line about it'd be less embarrassing to be a rapist lol been in the position of the lone lady being followed soooo many times so could definitely relate but i thought the ending was confusing. He just seemed to disappear into thin air. Keep up the good work
May 23, 2008
Report this commentNickB
Liked the idea but... I thought the guys voice sounded creepy, when it should have been more normal. And she would have heard him fall. It would have been nicer if you'd heard the sound of him falling 1st time off and it was cleverly explained away. Didn't buy it really, sorry.
May 24, 2008
Report this commentJamie
Very funny situation. I can see that happening every day
May 25, 2008
Report this commentjc
cool short, didnt like the ending , could have been better.
May 25, 2008
Report this commentBradleykins
Could have been better i think, tho i did have to give ya a 5/5 as it was reasonably well filmed :)
May 25, 2008
Report this commentsagat
yeah been in this situation before; i hate it
May 26, 2008
Report this commentMike
Nicely filmed. A lot better than Amelia and Michael.
May 27, 2008
Report this commentI like this. We all know these feelings. I like the little surprise at the end
May 27, 2008
Report this commentSamAldersley
nice short
May 27, 2008
Report this commentMettamaniaC
nice, a bit of a budget behing this one it seems to be. very well done. spooky with a twist of humour.. about half way through. :) very true and well produced! nice!
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May 28, 2008
Report this commentsamsalek
cool! good job~ well done.
May 29, 2008
Report this commentScottTaylor
This is by far the best video i've seen on Virgin Media Shorts, well done. Although I do agree with the others, the ending is a bit quick, it would have been better if it was a gradual fade.
But overall, the filming and editing is great. There is some professional shots in there. For example: 27 seconds in, the low shot of the woman walking. This looks professional, as to a P.O.V shot. Thanks for making this. I loved it. Good Luck in future productions.
Scott Taylor.
May 30, 2008
Report this commentfilmlover
that is sooooooo true!!! creepy!!! love it
May 30, 2008
Report this commentleigh
May 31, 2008
Report this commentb.ayling
very shallow, overelaborate just to hit a simple pun.nowhere near as good as the apple film, or the poem one.there is some skill is shooting though but lacks it just lacks substance
June 1, 2008
Report this commentb.ayling
very shallow, overelaborate just to hit a simple pun.nowhere near as good as the apple film, or the poem one.there is some skill is shooting though but lacks it just lacks substance
June 1, 2008
Report this commentcutisuex
June 1, 2008
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June 1, 2008
Report this commentMichelleH
this is a really good concept. script is great . like the end title sequence sound track
sounds like clint mansell (requiem for a dream)
June 1, 2008
Report this commentzoezz
kinda predictable...
June 1, 2008
Report this commentjojo7
June 1, 2008
Report this commentfilmbuff007
very stylish and well produced. I like the ending and the build up of suspense worked well.
June 1, 2008
Report this commentelaineshu/gal
visually this is excellent.Like the Bad apple film, conveys a message in a unique way. The use of the shadows was really good as well, quite scary.
June 1, 2008
Report this commentella_0610
5 stars
June 2, 2008
Report this commentcritic
Is this the best you've got? Its not awful, but its not great. The lead actress is excellent, the shots are good and the idea is neat (we've all been there). But... the male lead is terrible, the punchline is obvious and it feels about a minute too long...
June 4, 2008
Report this commentTony
Good but very similar in idea to the beginning of the film 'Truly Madly Deeply, where Juliet Stevenson has a dialogue going whilst walking at night, and recalls her lover Jamie telling her to walk in the middle of the road
Still, not bad
June 4, 2008
Report this commentBeverly
I loved it - it's interesting to see both sides of the story. I think it would be nicer to clearly show what happened to the guy in the end - e. g. if he got attacked by someone (which I think he was) that would have been a clear outcome and a perfect twist in the tale - but leaving it to the imagination of the spectator instead was not what one would expect. Nevertheless good work!
June 4, 2008
Report this commentpoolyboy
exelent,good cambraman brilient story quite scery
but quit hmerus.
it was very good to see both sides of the story
because it reflects on real life.
very good well done i loved it.
June 4, 2008
Report this commentdickyboy
Technically very good. I liked the film it was very clever.
June 5, 2008
Report this commentbert
great, well put together
How about a sequel regarding the fallen hero
June 6, 2008
Report this commenttomato
This film's genius. Technically very proficient - loved the reference to Chris Cunningham's 'buzzcut' editing style. You know, the way the chap 'appeared and disappeared' like a video image phasing in and out. Loved the ending. Didn't bother me it wasn't logical as such. A great film in that it made light of a situation that all sensitive types cam relate to...
June 6, 2008
Report this commentJim
The music at the end didnt fit
June 7, 2008
Report this commentadamasambou
I like it very much, especially the lighting.
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June 8, 2008
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June 8, 2008
Report this commentdorispete
Concept is uninteresting and the production values are quite low. Badly directed, badly acted. Overall very cheap. Sorry, not even on my top ten.
And Actaeon Films description... too self indulgent.
June 8, 2008
Report this commentPaulF
For a split second, I, too, thought it was the "Family Affairs" chick, as she was referred to above, but it was not Cordelia Bugeja - it was the woman who played the ITV boss in "Moving Wallpaper". Brilliantly filmed, but have to agree about the abrupt ending and the absence of sound when he 'first' fell.
June 8, 2008
Report this commentRos
I enjoyed this, it was witty and succinct.
Surely the ending doesn't need to be spelt out - some things are better left to the imagination
June 9, 2008
Report this comment7samurai
So...she didn't hear a fully grown man fall into a manhole?
It was good but the ending was a tad too silly - it killed the whole idea.
didn't like the mans' voice either - no offense to him. Though I guess camp works against the idea that he's a rapist, but I'd have gone with a more threatening appearance so it misleads the viewer. I personally wouldn't feel too intimidated by someone by that appearance, smartly dressed and well groomed and all that.
June 10, 2008
Report this commentdave89
That was good. Boo to the haters!
June 12, 2008
Report this commentClare
I have to disagree with 7samuri completely about the man's voice - I loved it! Reminded me of ''The Subway Song'' by The Cure. Excellent concept and well executed.
June 12, 2008
Report this commentpopz
good job mate. i think pretty much everyone can relate. kudos
June 12, 2008
Report this commentJenka
I liked that, it is actually how people feel. voice overs were really convincing aswell, thats why i never end up using dialog because people never sound convinceing.
June 13, 2008
Report this commentvitality
I watched the film twice! Enjoyed listening to the dialogue of how each of the night walkers were feeling. Its all a matter of perception? Yes, in this day and age the film sends a clear message that some women are afraid to walk alone at night and especially if a man is behind them - fear of what may happen. This could be a good advert for promoting megafones - man shouts: I am just on my way home and dont worry, your not my type!
June 13, 2008
Report this commentRapture
*thumbs up*
June 13, 2008
Report this commentRichy
Hi
Wasn't sure at 1st, but the 2 perpectives work great and as a short film it works - Nice atmosphere and the line about calling their mum is great - some people get a sense of humour. Very Good - you can always criticise, but people who do negatively very rarely go out and make films (or decent films)themselves - The film works and budget is not important - you can spend a million pounds and a bad script will kill the film - just check out some recent cinema releases - I hope you do well.
June 15, 2008
Report this commentjoe41111
loved it was really great from all aspects
June 16, 2008
Report this commentdeeteeherbert
I have no technical background in films so couldn't give any critique on the film makers method,but I thought the theme was brilliant.Ive been there as a bloke and have ended up taking an eventual "long cut" home to allay the fears of the woman in front although the voice in my head didn't sound as camp.Liked the fact that there was an element of mystery about the phone until his fall was later revealed.would love to see a sequel.couldn't distinguish it quality wise from anything I've seen on film or T.V. so in that respect the film maker in my eyes is very talented
June 16, 2008
Report this commentLudmila
Amazing how simple ideas can be so well developed!!! Well done! Keep up the good work!
June 17, 2008
Report this commentblowfishthecat
lol- i really liked this one, simple but effective! though again the ending was random... i wonder whether it was forced short because of the 2min30 thing and thats why the ending is so abrupt...
June 17, 2008
Report this commentWill
really good short. Funny, well written, well filmed and well edited. definitely the best i've seen on this site so far.
June 18, 2008
Report this commentLind
Loved it - it was funny and the end was perfect
June 18, 2008
Report this commenttomlinuk
liked it, but felt the end could have been alot stronger
June 18, 2008
Report this commentmonsterman
good film. great storyline too. Well done. :)
June 19, 2008
Report this commentgdsvalentine
Made me laugh but the sound quality was poor and the voice acting equally so. Like the Jackie Brown take of two different perspectives on the same scene.
Redo it with better sound, better acting and a slightly stronger ending and you have a little gem there.
June 20, 2008
Report this commentFriendOfGod
excellent. I thought it as very interesting that you used both sides of view, and I have been in that situation as well. Great movie, and the voices were great. Funny ending, and I'm sure God would agree.
June 20, 2008
Report this commentkyle.spooner
Could have done alot more visually... without the sound it has no menace. I think the voice overs for both actors have let this down, sounds too scripted. And i think she would have heard a man falling down a massive hole in the ground...
June 21, 2008
Report this commentcarbon
the ending should have featured the mother's voice on the other end of the phone, nagging 'Oh, finally you've decided to call me, I havent heard from you for weeks!...For all i know you couldve fallen down a manhole.
( btw, my short is called 'Happiness?'
June 21, 2008
Report this commentv.i.lenin
Really?
June 22, 2008
Report this commentXxrosequartsxX
i think this was filmed realy well and this is a realy good idea
June 24, 2008
Report this commentgogogetter
good film, agree with some about the ending, but your profile makes me feel you have achieved quite a bit, so not really undiscovered.
The quality is great, everything works, but I'd rather see someone with less quality and less achievements get the chance to go through. thought that was the point in the competition
June 25, 2008
Report this commentbradley
wow , that was uique and cool =] quite happy i watched it
June 26, 2008
Report this commentGregory
Good film. What's with the 'salad fingers' voice on the persuer. Also, aren't such situations better avoided by simply taking another route?
June 26, 2008
Report this commentjapman
I read the Actaeon Films bio and was really interested to see what someone with a lot of experience would do with such a short format. Unfortunately I don't think much was achieved in this film.
Visually it was very poor, clearly shot on film and well lit but nothing visual happened. Framing was repetitive and editing stale. A big name actress catches the eye but nothing was done with her. The actors were nothing more than props. The film functions more as a radio play with its over use of voiceover.
The script had a couple of funny lines about rapists but apart from that left me wondering what was the point with this film.
Finally I question why someone who has already established himself somewhat needs to enter this competition. This is a scheme set up to help expose hidden talent. Daniel Cormack has clearly had enough opportunities to set up his own production company, have budgets big enough to shoot film instead of digital and to get big names from the entertainment world to be in his films. Despite all this his film is found lacking. Why enter when someone with more talent who has had fewer opportunities needs it more?
June 28, 2008
Report this commentmichael456red
She mentions tying up her shoe laces, but she appears to be wearing boots! Loved the retelling of the story and the unexpected twist.
June 29, 2008
Report this commentSimon_j
i think it looked good, and story was a good concept.
read your bio though and you seem to have alot of experience. thought this was for the undiscovered talent out there.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentsnoozie
so so about it. idea of being 'followed' was good.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentIdaSessions
"Championing undiscovered talent" is just a tagline and is not meant to be a restrictive criteria. The competition is judged on merit.
Had to laugh at the comment that the prize should go to a film of "less quality". Perhaps they should take the films off the site and simply judge the competition on who can write the biggest sob story of deprivation in their biography section.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentronnyal
haha nice one ida.
yeah it should depend on the story and quality as oppose to anything else. his profile was a bit 'look at me I'm great!' so put me off a bit though.
build up was nice, actors was good...ending was slightly off for me but good in the space of 2:30 minutes. well done
June 30, 2008
Report this commentreddragon
I really liked it, thought it was clever and funny.
I agree with comments above, the winner should be whichever film the judges think is best/most suitable for the competition. That's the only relevant thing really. The makers of this film have obviously entered the competition because they want to win it, just like everyone else! It's up to the judges to choose the films they like best.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentwellwood
was cool but the mans voice just bugged me:( apart from that it was brill
June 30, 2008
Report this commentthadon
he sounded like salad fingers. if he had said this rust is making me feel....you know, then the resemblance would have been uncanning. i was baffled at the end though.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentGregg
Not bad, but I thought this competition was to showcase 'undiscovered talent'
June 30, 2008
Report this commentCherry
would have been great with a different ending. i hate the feeling of being followed, it feels horrible you never know whose behind you. so that was a great plot.
guys voice...funny!
you might want to take the swearing out though. and agree with gregg slightly, but it does depend on the judges i spose :(
June 30, 2008
Report this commentjames smith
where was the crash and bang when he dropped. or is that hole extremely deep?
June 30, 2008
Report this commentpaul h.
really great stuff. loved it.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentalexnichol
Nice idea, but only held together by the guy's camp voice over. The woman's sense of panic and intimidation just didn't come across, unfortunately. If it had, the film would have been laugh-out-loud funny, but as it was, it only raised a slight chuckle from me.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentwoooowooewowe
best on her by far
July 1, 2008
Report this commentIshala
I watched this a while ago and now I have decided to drop you a line. I like the concept. Well done Sir
Wish U Well,
Ishala
July 1, 2008
Report this commentalan_shore
The concept was great and it was well-shot, but the ending is weak and the guy's voice is very annoying.
July 1, 2008
Report this commentJenae
your profile put me off, but still nicely shot
July 1, 2008
Report this commentJustinCredible
Nice idea and shot very well, however I didnt like the cast and the ending is weak!!
July 1, 2008
Report this commentmanalivestudios
Funny stuff guys. Have a look at our entry, "Mr. Alice", and let us know what you think!
July 2, 2008
Report this commentwierdgreenbag
Clever dialogue and great ideas.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentFinedi
This is great. Well shot. Good idea (we have all been there).
Can you say Sh*t before the watershed though?
July 2, 2008
Report this commentAnthonyNeilson
A PG certificate stipulates "mild bad language only." I'm guessing '@#*!' is okay, therefore.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentfunny
Someone is desperate to win how many awards does he have to state?? this is for undiscovered talent isn't it?
July 2, 2008
Report this commentcriticman
I think the first part of the film show promise and is successful in what it sets out to achieve. The second half with the man's inner monologue was not successful and that drastically diminishes what should have been an interesting short. The man's section was terribly paced and the short duration suddenly begins to feel to long. The second section was in dire need of some brutal editing and it felt like you included all of what he said because it was in the script, instead of what would be most effective and necessary. The ending was definitely rushed and quite implausible for obvious reasons that i won't go into. Nicely shot and lit, but with the significant CV that you've posted in your profile, that is the least that should be expected from a 'professional'. The content should have been far more mature and accomplished considering the ostentatious, essay you've written for your profile. I hope you can appreciate my critique from one essay writer to another.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentamina
Superb! very clever.10/10.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentClive
I've never heard sh*t said for previews before viewing a film in the cinema, but if they're chosen I'm sure they'll ask them to cut the word out.
all in all an ok short. ending for me wasn't great and it could have been concluded a lot better. But a great attempt. For someone who has achieved so much however, i would have liked to have seen better
July 3, 2008
Report this commentfranny
Sorry, not riveting enough or smoothly flowing enough for such an experienced film maker
July 3, 2008
Report this commentAlisa
I've seen this film a couple of times (online and at screenings) and it keeps making me smile. It's such a simple and effective premise with a great little twist at the end. It's nice to see a short film that really embraces the short format, i.e. this story is meant to be told in a few minutes. I think it's a real affirmation of short films in their own right.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentMARYTAO
Yes, this is all well and good. But you do realise this competition is for amatuers? Why dont you let other film makers get discovered and raise the bar a bit. Its all well and good having your film in this competition with your big budgets etc.Why not give budding film makers who have good ideas but no budget shine for a moment and possibly get a minute of fame. It is a good film but it should be entered into a more suitable category of festival. I hope the judges take this into consideration when completing the short list.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentjoker
Why do you think the competition is only for amatuers? The rules say ANYONE can enter if they or over 18 and live in the UK. If a professional is happy to give the rights of their film away to Virgin Media for no money, then they can't be that successful. MARYTAO you sound bitter to me.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentCharesa
think joker is right. For a professional to happily give their rights to virgin, when they could be making films elsewhere then they must not be doing very well. i personally thought it was ok. ending was to abrupt for me.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentwhitebear2008
I liked it, very good, I like what someone else said on here, it tells both peoples story.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentLouisa
It was an interesting concept, but you didn't follow it through well. would have expected more from a person that has so much background. It's a shame you must not be doing so well to enter this competition, with so much to talk about on your profile.
was well shot, actors were...ok.
July 5, 2008
Report this commentcarterboy
Sorry... just not sure about it.. But, good luck :)
July 6, 2008
Report this commentok
Quite funny and entertaining--definately the ending could be improved--but loved how a film ends on the line, "I bet repists never call their mums"!!
July 6, 2008
Report this commentValkrye
wonderfully shot, but would expect better from a man with so much to talk about in his profile. still you took the time and effort to make it so well done, however not undiscovered
July 7, 2008
Report this commentViktor
quite funny
July 7, 2008
Report this commentPitter
Not great sorry
July 8, 2008
Report this commentreadymixedconcrete
Saw a similiar but much funnier and cleverer Dave Allan sketch in the 70s. A typically weak idea that to my mind wasn't even worth shooting.
However this will reach the final stages because this is just the sort the sort of thing the UK film council think is wonderful and because of your CV ( despite all the claptrap about 'undiscovered talent'). I would nearly put money on it.
July 8, 2008
Report this commentateday
guys voice spoiled it for me wanted her to turn around and beat him up other than that good effort
July 11, 2008
Report this commentspecialeye
I know that your film has been on the website for quite a long time, but I would like to know how you got so many viewers.
By comparison to the other filmmakers the viewing numbers certainly dwarfs the competition. Is it fair to say that this short may be part of a larger film?
It is a good entry nonetheless...
July 15, 2008
Report this commentNicholask
Loved it! Great piece, great idea, funny, well edited, characters voices & script made me laugh. Keep up the fantastic work. Nick (My film - 'Revelation')
July 16, 2008
Report this commentgood idea and nicely done.
July 18, 2008
Report this commentLeepy
A nice sketch idea for TV that wasn´t fully realised. To spend X thousand, with a huge crew, and great investment in time, is ridiculous. It´s the most expensive TV skit in history.
Uncinematic. Moonshot is a TV piece, a sketch at best. So is Moonshot and Tripswitch.
And your biog?!? Jesus. I grew up in a pig sty with a one armed scarewcros for a mother. Does that amke me the better film maker? Puke. And... relax.
July 18, 2008
Report this commentLeepy
No, what´s a sock puppet? Is it someone who gets their mates to leave negative comments?
I stand by my comments on your sketch-skit. It´s over produced for what it is and your biog looks like it was written by Olier Twist.
July 19, 2008
Report this commentLeepy
I was conceived in a dockside brothel, the son of either a pig farmer or a continental trucker. I grew up in a pig stye with a one armed scarecrow as a mother. I contracted syphilis aged seven and had to have a prosthetic penis, made from a pig´s leg. The procedure took seven years, and this was BEFORE anaesthetic was invented. My dentist, who´s also my surgeon, has just found a conjoined twin growing inside my head, which will be removed later this year.
July 19, 2008
Report this commentpartypants
That was quality the editing good and the lighting liked the idea
July 20, 2008
Report this commentsoldier
Liked it
July 21, 2008
Report this commentinfrantyrman
that blew chuncks. gay. endings bad man. wot dus a soldier know. im a pilot and i know that sucks big doob ie
July 21, 2008
Report this commentGrlsport17
good idea... AWFUL ENDING!
July 22, 2008
Report this commentZoch
If you like this you'll love "SOMEDAY"
July 23, 2008
Report this commentMark
Great idea and I have been that guy walking behind the girl, many times. It is good to know I'm not the only one thinking like that!
July 24, 2008
Report this commentAnegla
Obvious. Wot, am I supposed to be 8 or something. Rubbish.
July 27, 2008
Report this commentLeckz
Ok i kinda liked it.. but cud b improved alot.. where r u goin with this film?
only criticism.. good work!!
August 6, 2008
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