Meat Puppet

Meat Puppet is a horror comedy short about the dangers of not growing up. It primarily features a college-graduate-aged man who blows off important people, namely his girlfriend, and events in his life in order to play with toys and action figures.

Seeing as we have twelve minutes and a good portion of that needs to be reserved for comedic bits and VFX horror, we don't get a lot of specific characterization. We see a lot of reliance on stereotypes and tropes. We do get an arc, but frankly, if the short's humor doesn't work for you, I don't think the arc will, either.

The VFX work is pretty impressive, and I really enjoyed the puppet. The pieces, like the cinematography and editing, come together quite nicely with the puppetry and the VFX to paint an enjoyable picture.

The humor might not land for a lot of people, though. I enjoy it well enough, and I think it does a pretty good job of doing what it sets out to do, but this brand of schlocky, B-movie horror isn't everyone's cup of tea. I'm also not sure the film nails the humor all the way through, either. There are a couple moments where the bit either needs to take a step bigger and crazier or to tone down some. It's hard to say what direction would be best, though, and I will say, that's a lot of personal preference.

I was pleasantly surprised at the arc and some of the more traditionally dramatic moments, specifically Cuba's (the girlfriend) light-bulb moment. I also loved how the film doesn't take itself to seriously at that juncture, as well.

Oh, and stick around after the credits. They don't take long, and the parting shot is a good bit of fun.

Of Oz that is - no pun intended ... the main character is someone who has issues with taking responsibility ... and growing up seems to be something he is unable to do ... well until he gets his newest shipment ... "only" issue: he didn't order whatever he just got ... what to do you ask? Especially when his girlfriend is waiting at the graduation for him? That should be an easy one ... but then again we would not have a (short) movie.

You may recognize the main actor (Alien Romulus is on the most recent things he did) ... so the short is already winning with the cast - the female (girlfriend) is also amazing! Not sure what she has done, but does a phenomenal job here.

The movie is not for the faint hearted ... or the sensitive souls ... not just the swearing, but some other very well done effects! Really well written story, with character arc and jokes all around ... what more could and would you need? Exactly.

A young man affected by Peter Pan syndrome. Or immature at whole, said in simple manner.

The day of graduation and his girlfriend calling him to remind than is late. The motif - his passion for...toys.

But a package, its contain , in fact, solves , maybe, the refuge in past age.

At first, difficult to define it. A horror- dark comedy- ironic perspective about a trait of some young people ? The end seems offer the fair clue and it is so eccentric but suggestive than clean all the thoughts before it.

A beautiful short film about a real serious docial problem. And a charming blue puppet , reminding, in some measure, Sesame Street. Or , maybe, old fashion Muppets.