Seven
While his directorial debut, Alien 3, was a disappointment to many, David Fincher totally redeemed himself with this classic neo-noir...
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This is a tense little short film that's at the other end of the spectrum of movies about oil company and fishing village conflicts like Local Hero. Aside from being a lot less funny, obviously, this one focuses on the traditions of such communities, some of which might be too ancient. Johnsen gives a memorable performance as Yohana for the way she conveys the burden on her shoulders, as does Teigen for acknowledging her burden (and being grateful it's not his). As for the pivotal scene on the boat, I like how director Morgan puts you in Yohana's shoes for how her decisions about what to do with that last minute complication and in those seven seconds felt like my own. I also give him credit for capturing the Arctic's natural beauty and for some cool shots, especially the match cut between the coffin boat and Yohana's boat. While thrills and chills are not what the short is all about, I wish the short spent more time on the boat because a little more suspense wouldn't have hurt. I still think the short succeeds as one about the importance of letting the young and/or least indoctrinated take the reins, or in the very least, have a turn on the soapbox every once in a while.
While his directorial debut, Alien 3, was a disappointment to many, David Fincher totally redeemed himself with this classic neo-noir...
Sorry about that... <checks notes>
This is a tense little short film that's at the other end of the spectrum of movies about oil company and fishing village conflicts like Local Hero. Aside from being a lot less funny, obviously, this one focuses on the traditions of such communities, some of which might be too ancient. Johnsen gives a memorable performance as Yohana for the way she conveys the burden on her shoulders, as does Teigen for acknowledging her burden (and being grateful it's not his). As for the pivotal scene on the boat, I like how director Morgan puts you in Yohana's shoes for how her decisions about what to do with that last minute complication and in those seven seconds felt like my own. I also give him credit for capturing the Arctic's natural beauty and for some cool shots, especially the match cut between the coffin boat and Yohana's boat. While thrills and chills are not what the short is all about, I wish the short spent more time on the boat because a little more suspense wouldn't have hurt. I still think the short succeeds as one about the importance of letting the young and/or least indoctrinated take the reins, or in the very least, have a turn on the soapbox every once in a while.
Last edited by Torgo; 06-13-22 at 01:07 PM.