Our Time Is Up

OUR TIME IS UP is a cleverly written comedy starring Kevin Pollak (USUAL SUSPECTS), Jorge Garcia (LOST) and a whole slew of solid actors. Writing is quick-witted. Each character is well-defined, unique and grows by the end of the picture. The pacing and editing are first-rate. Film has very high production value. I've seen this film at several film festivals and have never grown tired of it -- especially the woman who has a hard time with accepting that soap doesn't really need to be cleaned with other soap! Check it out for yourself on iTunes (currently in the top 5) or at a theater near -- it's playing in the Shorts International / Magnolia Pictures Oscar Shorts program as a nominee.

Our Time Is Up is a rapid fire dead pan comedy that eventually runs out of bullets in its brief running time. Successful, self important psychologist Dr. Stern leads an orderly life dispassionately dispensing paint by the numbers observations to clients of varying hang-ups. When health issues arise Stern does a complete one-eighty with his practice and methodology.

By means of syntax Time starts sharp and remains so with seamless dialog transitions between client sessions that are amusingly revealing in character development. The clients never get beyond the clichés they wear though and by second and third sessions are out of fashion as this film stumbles to its feel good ending, the irony all but beaten out of it.

Visually appealing with a lean and tight story structure. It's a contemporary tale that engages with modern music and dialogue for our day. The film is subtle and charming with character portrayals that will leave you smiling. Kevin Pollack is superb as a psychiatrist who begins the movie cold to the reality of his patients incessant complaints and lack of progress. Upon news from his own personal doctor, Pollack's character becomes a warm, engaging and challenging psychiatrist who is a catalyst for several patient's personal improvement. For such a short film there is a surprisingly rewarding depth to each character's personal arc. Doctor Stern (Pollack) and each of his patients remind us that life is too short to have any regrets once "Our Time Is Up..."

This short film is completely hilarious! I enjoyed the blunt honesty the doctor takes. I can't decide when I laughed harder.... the butt fondler or when the doctor was discussing apes taking over the world, smoking dope! I love both Jorge Garcia and Kevin Pollack. Great choices in the cast.

I think the content would make a fantastic film. I was so disappointed it did not win the Oscar, in my eyes it was flawless. I hope to see it on the big screen.

Rob Pearlstein is very talented. I actually met him in Cabo with some friends... I'm glad I had the opportunity.

Hands down one of the best shorts of the year! Through this film, Pearlstein, as a young director, exhibits an ability to create and direct superior work, at a high level, with an ensemble cast. The impressive writing and direction engage the audience from the beginning and leave you wanting more...in the form of a feature film.

With limited resources and financing, Pearlstein has put together a real winner and this should serve as a springboard to a lucrative career. As an avid moviegoer, I look forward to his next project and hope the Academy and the rest of the movie-loving public feel the same way.

Good luck on March 5th!