Our Time Is Up

This films tells the story a psychologist who gets some life-changing news. Let's just say this drastically changes the way he deals with his patients--with surprising results. I saw this movie at the AFI Festival in Los Angeles and was not only moved but found myself laughing throughout. Kevin Pollack leads a large cast of talented actors, each who bring something fresh and different to the table. The writing is both clever and honest and I found the directing to be truly inspired. It's rare these days to find movies that not only entertain you but force you to re-evaluate your own life. This films achieves that, much in the way that ABOUT A BOY does. If all short films were this entertaining and professionally produced I think we'd see some of them getting released theatrically. Bravo.

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.

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.

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 is a jewel of a short film, featuring always-brilliant Kevin Pollack. He plays a self-important psychiatrist who's found professional nirvana with a flock of dutiful patients suffering from varying psychoses, none of which he makes must of an effort to address. We meet each of his patients in a cleverly created montage, which features the good doctor's tricks to keep them coming back for more. His world is then rocked when he receives a phone call informing him he has just six weeks to live. It's amazing what a little vulnerability--and brutal honesty--can do to change people's lives. This is a first-rate short film, nominated for an Academy Award. The supporting cast shines and makes perfect use of every second on camera. You'll be wishing for more when "Our Time Is Up".