Ménage à trois

2005
15m

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Brandon intends to spend a romantic day with his girlfriend Lindsay before he leaves for Paris. He presents her with a mobile phone as a means of easy communication while he's away, but his ... Read allBrandon intends to spend a romantic day with his girlfriend Lindsay before he leaves for Paris. He presents her with a mobile phone as a means of easy communication while he's away, but his plan backfires, as their final day together becomes one long tussle between Brandon and th... Read allBrandon intends to spend a romantic day with his girlfriend Lindsay before he leaves for Paris. He presents her with a mobile phone as a means of easy communication while he's away, but his plan backfires, as their final day together becomes one long tussle between Brandon and the phone, each vying for Lindsay's undivided attention.

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6.7/10

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8ericbeetner

Light romance for a digital age

This is a really fun and all-too-true modern love story. It does what all good short films should do which is not to take on too much. It has a simple and sweet plot and executes it with humor and vibrancy. Too bad there aren't more places to see short films. This is one most anyone would enjoy. Also it is loosely based on an opera so it offers a great introduction to another art form through the more tried-and-true genre of romantic comedy. Also features some great NY locations and some fine comedic actors. If you like a solid romantic comedy or if someone you know is tied to their cell phone like a leash, then this film is for you.

8mcgrath10202

What a delight!

Menage a Trois is truly a charming little jewel of a film -- a lovely story, nicely paced, and thoroughly engaging from start to finish. I was particularly impressed with the fact that while the director clearly attended to polishing details, she never lost sight of the "big picture" -- so to speak. The film always knew what it was and where it was going.

As an opera lover, I knew Menotti's "The Telephone," but must confess that I was not thinking about those origins as I watched this film. The cell phone is the cultural home of this rendition -- a phenomenon that has taken over and changed the behavior of more than one generation.

Could Kimberly Wetherell be the next Nora Ephron? I'm looking forward to her next film -- feature length, I hope!

8susanmh

Boy competes with cell phone for girl's affection.

The plot line is simple--boy competes with cell phone for girl's affection. But the actors and costumes and cinematography make it extremely pleasing. Costumes are whimsical and candy-colored. Added to the quirky score which sometimes seems to act as dialogue, it creates a warm, comedic, and occasionally heartbreaking film. It's a treat for all the senses, and the lead actor, Andrew Rein, is particularly good, both with his comedic timing and with bringing depth and heart to the role. It's short and sweet-- nothing heavy duty, nothing terribly complicated--just a light, modern tale of love and one of its many complications.