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This entry into the tempest Universe created by Adrian Chick is a vast improvement over previous entries, largely down to the better script.

There is much more background into the characters in this short, we get a proper feel for who they are and their motivations. The acting is improved and the plot is interesting with the right amount of mystery. At 21 mins long it's also a good length and doesn't over stay its welcome.

Hopefully further entries in the universe can maintain this standard.

Lockwood Hills is another entry into the Tempest Universe created by Adrian Chick. It's his longest 'short' film to date and it suffers because of this, it's too long.

The camera work and music are both good but the acting is very amateurish bar the actor who plays Mike. The dialogue is also very unnatural at times but this could also be down to the level of acting.

However the real issue is again down to the narrative, there just isn't enough plot here to make the film that interesting. There's no background plot, very little world building or characterisation which just leaves the film feeling empty. The viewer has very little knowledge of why things are happening so ultimately doesn't really care.

There is real potential within the Tempest Universe if the writers would focus more on building their world and plot so that the viewer understands it instead of trying to leave everything mysterious.

This short is very well shot with some excellent camera work. There's not a huge amount of plot but just enough to keep it interesting.

My main issue is that an older actor should have played the part of the CEO. Otherwise it's an interesting short.