Boy Meets Boy

What a fantastic short to watch! Well worth the wait and all the anticipation. Boy Meets Boy takes your body through a journey of so many emotions in such a short time that I couldn't let it slip by without giving it a review. From curiosity to fear , this short will have you sitting at the edge of your seat and leave you begging for more.

Be prepared to give yourself some space after watching this to explore the thought provoking nature of the short. It will leave you asking many questions for sure.

If this movie is being played at a festival in your town I would highly recommend going to see it.

This little gem of a film explores the anxieties of online dating, and what happens when Boy Meets Boy...

From the very first image that appears on the screen, you the viewer are aware that you are dealing with professionals. This isn't some rag-tag group of wannabes creating a short film for a school project. These are serious craftsmen. Maybe you don't think like that. Maybe I think like that because I'm a filmmaker. Maybe you will just be drawn in. I mean it does what these films are supposed to do, from the very instant the moving images cross our eyes, from the moment the sound design hits our ear drums...it takes us away. Where we are going we still are not sure, but we get the time to focus on nothing but these characters, for the 10 minutes or so it takes to tell this story.

The actors Johnathan MacPherson, Charles Zuckerman, and Mike Azevedo (who also co-created the story) are all obviously well skilled in their craft. They each hold the screen and your attention without fail. But it's the screenplay, written by Simona Atias which really blew my mind. While admittedly there is a obvious lack of dialog, what few words are said are central to the story. And the story, written by Azevedo and Atias, frankly deserves a feature length film type expansion.

While the film stands on it's own as a creative, outstanding short. Trimmed down in half it could easily be the intro to it's own film. These are not characters you want to leave so soon. The party seems to just be getting started, and as the title credit hits and the catchy music plays after the final frame...it really does feel like the beginning of the movie! Whether this short film ever does see an expansion or not, it stands fine on it's own. From the cinematography by Rob Crone to the modern editing style of Zachary Holden, From the cold production design of Moe Curtin to the brilliant score by Joe Docherty, these guys aren't messing around. Find a way to watch this film.

I really enjoyed watching this film. I wanted to see more after it ended! My sister and I had a discussion of what happened at the end (i don't want to give any spoilers), she had an opinion of what happened, and I had a totally different view from hers. I liked the "darkness" aspect of the film. It really drew me in. Mike Azevedo as the main character, he was excellent. I could feel his emotions through his acting. I would love to see him in more films. I was mesmerized for the whole ten minutes. Again, I wish it was longer! :D I'm sure everyone who has watched this film wishes for a sequel. I definitely recommend this short film to everyone.

As organizer of short film festivals, I've seen a lot of movies. This one is one of the few that stays with you.

The main character, Vincent, is wonderfully portrayed by Mike Azevedo. Within the first minutes of the short, you feel like you know Vincent for a long time and you know what it is he's looking for in live. Whatever it is, he hasn't found it, until this day, when he meets Steven (played by Charles Zuchermann).

Boy Meets Boy has a steady pace but is intense without exploding emotions all over the screen. It is beautifully filmed and framed and the actors really fill the screen.

The story would lend itself easily for a full feature length film.

No go see the short movie, what are you waiting for?

Boy Meets Boy is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that will keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. The film is well written, convincingly acted, and beautifully shot. With a distinctly "Hitchcockian" feel, the viewer quickly appreciates the unusual and creative camera work by the director. At the same time, we develop empathy and compassion for the central character who we find on a quest for perfection and looking for love. In watching the story unfold, we experience mystery and suspense at nearly every turn. At 10 minutes, the movie runs at a fast and furious pace, and leaves us with no choice but to hang on and enjoy the ride.