The Big Picture

"The Big Picture" is a very rare short film. I was watching TV and suddenly this film came on. I thought that it deserves a chance even though it was a short film and I have never heard about the film nor the directors before. Then when the film started and the main characters future was revealed more and more I was totally captivated by it. I had not seen anything like it, of course the style is not what is unique but how the plot plays out. And then came the end. What an amazing way to end this film. It is the ending that makes the whole film and even though it is a short film you still get attached to the character and moved by her future. After the film was over, the end raised a lot of questions in my mind, but I found myself loving the film, the end and life itself.

I'm a big fan of musical scores, and this little film has a gorgeous piano soundtrack composed by Cliff Bradley. I was able to find the tracks on Bradley's web page, and they hold up to listening without the movie. He's collaborated on other Spierig Brother's projects as well, such as their truly scatter-brained 'Undead' effort.(What The Hell!?) I think Bradley's a gifted composer, and I look forward to more from him. Any idea where we can view or buy 'The Big Picture'? It had a very brief run on HBO before the age of DVR's, haven't seen it since, not even on You-Tube. I'd even buy the cursed 'Undead'(YUK!)if they tacked on 'Big Picture' as an extra. I've e-mailed SpierigFilms, to no avail.

It is said that an Opera Prima shows not only a director's potential but also the topics that will be their constant obsession along with their visual and formal style, which this short film confirms.

I had watched DAYBREAKERS and PREDESTINATION but not this one, so it was something to celebrate to have found it on YouTube. DO NOT MISS IT!

I was intrigued by this film and after watching it I can say: quite interesting and well done. Undoubtedly, these brothers have the knack to keep the spectator on the edge oof the seat in a very intelligent way.

An unwilling way to look into the future with an excellent turn-of-the-screw. Interrupted dreams can be the essence of the plot... and it is going to captivate you.

Unfortunately, this page does not allow me to include the link. Anyway, the film is quite easy to find. Check the Spierig Bros. Channel, it is the first of their videos along its Making-Of.