Ballistic

I know the idea was to make a Hollywood level short, and the stunts and effects go a long way to selling that. But I can honestly say the think that I enjoyed the most was that it really had its own visual style which is really hard come by! I've never seen anything that looks like this. From the colour palette to the unique look of the lenses. Nothing I've ever seen looks like this film. Really ties together the post apocalyptic world with the grime and grit of the grade and lenses, but also pulls a sci-fi feel with the uncharacteristically blue lens flares.

I am a big fan of ryan connoly and his other work, but this was not as good as id hoped

I am continually amazed at Connolly's work, and this film delivers on all counts. The production value, the cast (SUPERB), the camera work, special effects, script...I have no complaints. I am in awe of how they accomplish what it takes major studios millions of dollars to accomplish. Ryan Connolly will one day soon grace the silver screen with his work...and after years of following his journey as spokesperson, host, entertainer, comedian, instructor, and filmmaker, I think it will be well earned. Great job, guys. Fantastic work. If I could offer one thing that I don't quite understand is...exactly what she is after, and what the digital countdown device (and corresponding arm numbers) mean. Maybe that will come out with the extensive behind-the-scenes that are forthcoming. LOVED it.

BALLiSTIC is a fun ride, but can be confusing. It was cool to see the nods to other shorts in the "i" universe from Ryan Connolly. Stunt work, editing, and cinematography were next to none. I didn't really see he relevance of the flashback sequences or why they were important to what was happening in present day, besides filling in some backstory. Overall, I really like this film. I wanted to love it, but after a few viewings, the more I see its flaws. I was left puzzled at the end. I didn't really understand what had happened or why it was happening. From a technical aspect, fantastic work.

BALLiSTIC is a heart-pounding, edge of your seat, exhilarating ride from start to finish. Ryan Connolly has outdone himself with this production, and it sure as hell blurred the lines between independent and Hollywood. From BALLiSTIC's amazing stunts to its incredible high end visual effects, this short film is something to just sit back and "Awe" too. Even the comedy at the very end of the film's credits was genius, incredible work from Ryan and his team. The way Ryan can manipulate a story to the point were you feel glued to your seat begging for more is amazing. After this spectacle I feel It's right that the entire Film Riot team get prepared for that feature film everyone has been waiting for *Hint* *Hint*. Well Done Film Riot, well done.