Review of 'The Good Samaritan' which can be found here at Virgin Media Shorts
Length: 02:19
By director Ryan Vernava
Genre: Comedy
Date: 2011Rating: ★★★☆☆
Logline: An unlucky groom stranded on his wedding day implores the help of a skeptical passer-by.
Enjoyable watch and a professional looking film. Not overly original as the plot gets drawn out to its natural conclusion. It's not a laugh a minute comedy but it might at least make you smile. Thematically, the film gives an interesting reflection on today's society where someone in trouble has to practically argue their point for help.
Both actors give good performances with Natasha Williams giving her all to a slightly stereotypical role. Her character is well judgemental towards what the rest of us would consider a victim of a bad prank. Ross Armstrong particularly stands out, his delivery underplayed very well towards the end though some dialogue is hard to hear over passing traffic.
The main plot is paced out well but both the opening sequence and credits seemed somehow out of place and a radio presenters unrelated announcement unfortunately dates the film at the start. Music bookmarks either end allowing us to enjoy the dialogue which was good in parts but occasionally fell into melodrama.
Best Bit: Handbag over crotch.
Worst Bit: Dialogue a tiny bit contrived in parts.
Final thought: Good on them for taking advantage of that one sunny day we have in Britain each year.
Read a condensed review of this film on Twitter here.
Logline: An unlucky groom stranded on his wedding day implores the help of a skeptical passer-by.
Enjoyable watch and a professional looking film. Not overly original as the plot gets drawn out to its natural conclusion. It's not a laugh a minute comedy but it might at least make you smile. Thematically, the film gives an interesting reflection on today's society where someone in trouble has to practically argue their point for help.
Both actors give good performances with Natasha Williams giving her all to a slightly stereotypical role. Her character is well judgemental towards what the rest of us would consider a victim of a bad prank. Ross Armstrong particularly stands out, his delivery underplayed very well towards the end though some dialogue is hard to hear over passing traffic.
The main plot is paced out well but both the opening sequence and credits seemed somehow out of place and a radio presenters unrelated announcement unfortunately dates the film at the start. Music bookmarks either end allowing us to enjoy the dialogue which was good in parts but occasionally fell into melodrama.
Best Bit: Handbag over crotch.
Worst Bit: Dialogue a tiny bit contrived in parts.
Final thought: Good on them for taking advantage of that one sunny day we have in Britain each year.
Read a condensed review of this film on Twitter here.
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