Before Breakfast

I saw this short at "Movies at the Mill" on September 22, 2012 in Easton, Pennsylvania. Though it had a nice feel, the story relied on a bit of silliness instead of something witty.

The acting was fine, but Rojas was a complete standout as Audrey Hepburn. She truly embraced the real life natural beauty, and completely captured her in mind and body. Her delivery was exceptional, and Levin's short, based on Keller's script (she also played the role of Grace Kelly), is worth watching simply for her fabulous performance.

I'm not sure why the element of the police officer was brought into play, and why costumer Betsey Potter seemed to have no concept of what kind of sidearm he would have during that time period.

Regardless, the story is "cute" when it could have been wonderful.

I'm a sucker for old Hollywood and I just love watching productions that are able to incorporate that era and really hit on all the details that make you feel like you're there. The set, costumes, hair and make up were all done exceptionally well. I adore both Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly and these girls nail it, the actress who played Audrey really embodied Ms.Hepburn and I couldn't differentiate the voice if I tried, the accent, pronunciation and tempo, all of it. The actress playing Grace had all of Ms.Kelly's mannerisms down to a T. I can't help to feel when I'm watching them, to just want to go and spend an afternoon with each one of them and be a part of all Grace's and Audrey's wildness. I've seen Paulie Rojas before and I plan to follow both Paulie and Elspeth Keller (unique names). I really hope to see more of them together in something like "Before Breakfast".

In short (no pun intended), the story is whimsical, up-lifting and very well acted. Paulie Rojas as Audrey Hepburn does a great job (the resemblance is uncanny) and Miss Keller does a wonderful portrayal of Grace Kelly.

The chemistry is tangible and the story is cute, succinct, and feel-good. Not only did was the script upbeat and quick-moving, I found the small details pretty neat as well. For example, Rojas' donning Audrey's fitting black outfits, along with the perfect coif that befitted her style. The deportment portrayed by Keller depicts a very quaint and fanciful air, befitting of Kelly herself.

Though I don't tend to review often, I believe this short, shared to me by a friend in the production team, deserves recognition.