Misdemeanor

I viewed this film at the Columbia University screenings in Los Angeles in spring 2002. The film presents a short narrative about a moral dilemma in the modern city. It works with compelling clarity, setting the story in crisp imagery of New York, filmed in black-and-white, and thoughtfully chosen music. It gives the viewer, filled with anticipation as the narrative reaches its climax, a powerful sense of the fractures and limits of normativity.

Thoughtful and provoking movie, which utilizes imagery and music to captivate the viewer. Realistic interpretation of the daily struggle for those less fortunate yet still able to assume a moral high ground for the movie's main character. The director makes the main character a sympathetic figure from the outset and the movie is quite refreshing and real - Wholeheartedly recommend it as a film that makes you think - a rarity in today's movie world.

I found this film both morally, and ethically challenging. I left the theatre feeling unsettled, struggling to achieve some sort of self-closure. The music was powerful, substituting voice for the characters. Dialogue was obtained through the lens of the camera, allowing us to take a glimpse into the mind of the films maker.

I went to see Double Whammy at the Tribeca Film Festival, prior to which Misdemeanor was exhibited, and I was pleased to see such a unique take on filmmaking for a change. The director/writer's ability to successfully communicate a meaningful story in a short, silent film in such a visually stunning manner was impressive. In a nutshell: what a talent.

The brilliance of film lies in the merging of sync and sound. Using dialogue and sound effects, many artists find it easy to produce a film, though not necessarily a good one. The awe- inspired work of Misdemeanor and its creators have created what cinema truly stands for. Using no dialogue, the viewer must hone in on other senses to grab exactly what the main character is feeling. A beautiful movie, I'd see it again and again. When I saw this at the New York Film Academy, I was overwhelmed with joy. Never before have I seen such a brilliant story in such a confined duration of time. Congratulations to the creators of this brilliant film! I hope you continue your film career.