I actually came across this while searching a solution for an algebra problem. I had no idea that it would lead to a very thought-provoking short film that I will no doubt be thinking of for the rest of my life.
The acting is fantastic and so is the dialogue. The message is, like I said, very thought-provoking and left me wondering how I would deal with a situation like the one our characters are in. The music also creates a slightly creepy but beautiful atmosphere as you watch the slowly but surely-decaying state of our characters' mental health.
The only reason I gave it 8 stars instead of 9 or 10 is because I felt like it could have explained certain things with a little bit more detail--mainly the ending. I feel like that's the point of the film, though, but I still felt very unsatisfied and I really wanted more. Then again, perhaps that's the feeling that the director wanted us to feel given what happens. Also, I feel like it could have implemented the riddle of the Sphinx a bit better. It was mentioned once and then never again. Or maybe I'm just dumb and missing out on something major...
Overall, it is a great short film that I would definitely recommend, and I now really want to watch this guy's other films to see if they match the sheer sad beauty that 4.2.3 provides.
