Slightly Thicker Than Water

First of all I loved the way this movie was shot (I later learned that it's called Film Noir). The gritty style of the film intensified the feeling of despair, hardship and uncertainties taking place in the film. The flashbacks are more than suitable; they are esthetically intriguing and the bright flashbacks are also used very appropriately as a tool for shedding light on the horrific and gruesome past the characters in the film has to face. The acting is pitch perfect; it is down to earth and subtle, and at the same time innocent and fresh. I especially enjoyed watching Ben and Emily's characters, their complex and disturbing relationship as siblings and their quest to find and establish a connection with their mother who left them as young children. Even though this is a short film, I felt like the story and the characters are well developed and very believable. In the 27 minute long film I caught myself being pulled in to the storyline more than once.

A friend from worked showed a group of us this film on a crappy VHS tape, and was I blown away by how great it was. It's suppose to be a student film, but the story, acting and cinematography is better then I have seen in a while. And I have seen some bad production in student films, but not this one they must have had some dough to pour into it. I read the review and I have to agree the acting was flawless. I was wishing though that I could see more of the back-story of all the characters, cause how do people get to that point? I loved all the characters but especially creepy Ben, that guy was a freak in disguise. This movie made want to see every film noir I could get my hands on. It's not for sale cause it's a student film but if you get a chance to see it do it. Its weird 6 people in totaled voted before me and 5 people gave it a 9 or 10, yet it's score is 1 star, crazy. GREAT FILM! T