Have you ever wondered what happens on one movie set? Is it an open door to meeting your favorite actors and being part of their glamorous life or something completely different? Well, it is the latter one. And it all comes perfectly described in this movie.
As the name tells it: The E-Listers: Life in the backline, it speaks for the troubles, struggles, and life of the extras that appear on one movie set. Very important for the success of one movie, their presence and treatment are far from glorious. They are the ones being in the backline, last served and last recognized. Anyone who knows crew life and extras can relate to this movie. Alongside that, they have their own lives to think about.
Presented from the funny side, it is a relaxing and hilarious movie that is very true. The concept revolves around the people being in a movie, that you don't recognize and seem far too unimportant, but it is the extras that do lots of work. Always yelled at, unrecognized, sometimes humiliated and far underappreciated - all comes down nicely wrapped with a dose of fun and excitement of what comes next.
Even though it might be a short film, it is one that comes very close in production to the world-famous blockbusters. The acting and the actors are amazing - a true and honest image of movie extras, many in situations that we can all relate to sometimes. Each one is perfectly chosen for the role they play. Jack is the rebel, always looking for quality on the set. Kathy is the newbie, a positive person, that is full of life and looking to make something of herself. Herman is the businessman that with his bad decisions is left to do the background work. These and lots of more characters are spending a lot of time and long hours in extra's holding, where the person in charge is Derek. Whatever power he thinks he has, he unleashes it on the poor extras.
If you are looking for something fun, interesting and very true, then The E-Listers is definitely worth the watch!
