Intransit

There's something about this short film which really captured my interest. I think, upon reflection, it is the fact that so much is left unsaid -- only the bare bones are supplied, and we have to imagine a great deal. For me, that works very well.

I have the thought that this film might be the sort of escape fantasy many teenagers might yearn for, stuck as many are in lives which seem bereft of hope.

The actors are excellent, and though the story does not surprise overmuch, it is still executed very well. Creating a sci-fi film in such a prosaic location particularly impressed me; more special effects would have spoiled the matter-of-fact environment in which the events take place.

In short, I loved it, and I will go back to it again whilst it is on Amazon Prime.

A tender love story on the edges of the world. This is what movies are about, for me. The visuals, music, acting, writing, direction came together as an ensemble meditation on love and change. The ocean encourages me, maybe others, to dream.

I enjoyed this. The acting was good if a little stilted and think that's because the actors talked slowly, probably in order to drag it to the 30 mins short running time. I'd like to know how the effects on the watches were done, that was cool and added to the films futuristic feel whereas not much else did.

At the time of this writing, there is no option for rating. I'd give this about a 4.5. It's not a bad film, just somewhat pointless. No story to speak of, no special effects, decent acting but that's about all it's got going for it. Very slow, no real high points. I find myself regularly mentioning in reviews of shorts: SCRIPT people... script. Tell a story. Otherwise, don't bother.

Let's take a lifetime to say I knew you well For only time will tell us so And love may grow For all, we know

------------ A girl in transit wakes up on the beach. While waiting for her parents she strikes up a conversation with a passing boy. The casual encounter becomes more intense as they search for her parents together.

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This short is very well composed. If the presentation had been any longer it would have had to have unnecessary fillers, more red herrings, slower music, and we could easily have been bored before it reached the end.

All the actors were excellent in their parts, and you felt like you were one of them.

Director: David Stuart-Snell (as Dave Snell) Writer: David Stuart-Snell (as Dave Snell) Stars: Grace St Hill, Karl Jenkinson, Ethan Taylor.