niarchosn
Joined Jul 2005
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Sainsburys, the night shift, nothing could be more dull. What could be worse than a movie about this seemingly mindnumbingly boring activity. However, from the very first moment, the movie grabs your attention and puts you in the shoes of Ben.
The shots are done with style and panache and particularly effective is the use of the bleak, artificial supermarket lighting which throws this whole surreal, sleepless world into perspective. Also effective is the portrayal of the nude women who are almost alien in their stillness and with their flawless features. Sean Biggerstaff is a real asset to the film as his flawless acting and his narration especially complement the film to a great extent. The comedy elements coupled with the creation of a unique atmosphere make this film what it is. However, the imagination and the simple fact that so many ideas are crammed into the fifteen or so minutes of this short really make this film incredible.
The shots are done with style and panache and particularly effective is the use of the bleak, artificial supermarket lighting which throws this whole surreal, sleepless world into perspective. Also effective is the portrayal of the nude women who are almost alien in their stillness and with their flawless features. Sean Biggerstaff is a real asset to the film as his flawless acting and his narration especially complement the film to a great extent. The comedy elements coupled with the creation of a unique atmosphere make this film what it is. However, the imagination and the simple fact that so many ideas are crammed into the fifteen or so minutes of this short really make this film incredible.
This film does not have the whole finished, polished Wes Anderson look that is evident in 'The Royal Tenembaums' or 'The Life Aquatic' but, you can certainly see the basis of what he develops to a further extent in Rushmore.
The film was hilarious, although I had not expected it to be so as it was Wes Anderson's first film and it was slated (or so I hear) by the press. The whole mood of the film is almost surreal and the use of landscape offers effective shots which catch the viewer's eye.
Interesting, too is Owen Wilson's first appearance and this also makes the film enjoyable as he is, from the first scene, excellent.
The film was hilarious, although I had not expected it to be so as it was Wes Anderson's first film and it was slated (or so I hear) by the press. The whole mood of the film is almost surreal and the use of landscape offers effective shots which catch the viewer's eye.
Interesting, too is Owen Wilson's first appearance and this also makes the film enjoyable as he is, from the first scene, excellent.