Ronan's Escape

I wasn't ready for the emotional impact this short film had on me. Like another reviewer has said, this 15 minute short film is more powerful than many 2 hour movies with similar tragic plots. I will never forget "Ronan's Escape". It is one of the very best short films I have ever experienced. All high school aged teenagers should watch this film and learn from it. Simply brilliant.

It is extremely rare that I give a film a 10/10. This film, however, is unlike anything I have ever seen. The acting is very real and personal. It is visually stunning and the story is told flawlessly. There are many 2 hour films out there that have a tragic plot, but none have touched me as deeply as this 15 minute short film. It is very short, and there is very little dialogue, but it is brilliant, thought-provoking and heartbreaking. It is something everyone should see, and it's short length and the fact that it is available on Youtube make this simple. Take the 15 minutes out of your day to watch- I can guarantee that you will not regret seeing this amazing short film. Not only did the filmmakers completely execute their message to viewers, they did it in a deeply genuine and tasteful style that is very, very memorable. But just a warning in advance- it will most definitely have you bawling your eyes out.

He did a splendid job. in a film who, at the first sigh, is about bullyng and its consequences. after its end, you discover many other senses of a touching, bitter, special film about deep solitude. sure, the admirable cinematography, the camera , the story are real good points. but it is a film of an impressive craft to give an unique state to its public. sure, it could be defined as sadness or compassion or fury. but its name remains unknown. because it is result of great performance of a boy, a bird and a running competion. and the most significant memory is a field with a tree and the eyes of mother.so, one of short films who must see.

I saw this short film a few years back when I was a teen myself and I could relate to it. It is so visually stunning, yet depressing and heartbreaking. It does not sugar coat anything, it is not dramatic in any way or romanticizing suicide. It manages to depict Ronan's feelings in a truthful way with very little dialogue and in a very short time. The acting was superb, the plot was simple and unoriginal yet unique and my overall score is a testament to how much I love this short film. Anyone with a heartbeat should definitely watch this and spend 15 minutes in a suicidal teen's shoes. This will make you a better person and will stay with you forever.