I like short films. What am I saying, I love short films, I make them! However in the 9 years I’ve been a filmmaker and in the nearly 7 years I’ve been reviewing films, never have I reviewed a short! Until this post.

The short in question is titled: “Dream Girl” it is written and directed by Chris Widdop, who happens to be a author, fellow blogger and friend of the Pork-Chop Express! His newest film is a lovely five minutes of art about what I interpret as either letting go of what you can’t have and/or what you have lost.

The pacing is well done, the cinematography is pretty even despite the low lit location, and the use of black and white to color scenes were interesting to see. Glad to know someone else out there likes making black and white!

The acting is of particular note. The film is silent, so every thought and emotion is conveyed via movement and expression. That isn’t as easy as it sounds, but Mr. Widdop and his co-star Patsy Pallone preform with expertise!

If I have to cite a negative for the film it’s something I’ve mentioned above: the interpretation. The meaning of the narrative is a little too open for interpretation for my usual taste. This seems to be a running theme with Mr. Widdop’s films. His previous film (which was his directorial debut to boot) “The Red Scarf” has a similar openness to it as well. This is nothing to discourage anyone from watching either film, just a personal thing.

Short-Story-Long: Mr. Widdop’s new short is worth your time if you like artistic expression and low budget beginners starting their filmmaking journey! Go support him by giving this short a view!

~_M.H._~

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