joannaodds

Redbelt

Absolutely brilliant. "I'm proud of you Josh"... LMFAO! Such clever control of the pacing from start to finish. So sad this was DQ'd, I enjoyed this immensely.

Final Bell

Great score and, OMG, the staple gun - as a teacher I have envisioned this situation so many times! Also love the idea of paper as a murder weapon. Very creative.

In Light of the Day

Stunning visuals! Beautiful to watch - hubby immediately recognised his homeland and has starting looking at flights for a visit. I did wonder if the genre was taken a tad too loosely here, as the focus felt like it was less on his experiences along the walk shaping him, and more about flashbacks elsewhere, but maybe I'm taking the genre (and the movie perhaps) way too literally.

The Loch Nest

I enjoyed this. Like DennisChief, I thought the funniest part by far was the post-credit monologue. Food for thought for future projects.

The Neighbour

Woah, what a movie! Such a shame it's been DQ'd. Amazing use of lighting, score, camera angles and sound effects to keep the suspense right up there from start to finish. The fight sequence is superbly choreographed and shot. Very very clever filming, team!

Nature's Calling

So much fun to watch! Heartwarming, crack up funny, I was chuckling the whole way through. So many camping experiences I can relate too. I really enjoyed the narrator-led style.

Tiny Pricks

Simple but fun and really cleanly filmed. Would have loved some credits! Is this a one-person project?

Singularity

Within seconds, the set had me hooked, then the story carried me further in. I really love this movie for so many reasons that so many of the previous reviewers have already mentioned. I LOVE the use of miniatures and the retro vibe, plus the superb acting skills. Thank you for giving us all something to aspire to. I hope this does make it to the finals.

Our movie features a similar 'pilot in a capsule interacting with the AI' and I was wondering how on EARTH you managed to cobble that together so fast, so I will admit to being thoroughly relieved to discover the set was built prior to the weekend.

Something in the Water

Great use of sound effects. The final sink scene is particularly brilliantly shot. Really excellent pacing - the story kept moving and kept me interested throughout. Sorry you were DQ'd!

Pop's Precious Pranks

The complicated relationship between the daughter and her father at his current stage of life is so brilliantly scripted. Possibly one of my favourite uses of the miniature component yet. Halfway through I was thinking 'yep, I can see how this ends' (which turned out to be exactly how it did end), then you totally threw me for six until the last few moments. Love it!

Piracy Police

Such fun! Love the moment at the front door. Great double act work.

Love is Like an M

What a fun way of telling their story, really enjoyed watching you fast forward through their life, crosscutting to the 3-legged race. I LOVE your match cuts. Very neatly done. And great unexpected twist at the end.

A Silence In Sam's Town

I always think these films are the bravest - minimal dialogue, very lean storyline, allowing the acting, the emotion and the cinematography to do the heavy lifting. The acting was tremendous, I appreciated the foley work, and LOVED the hands meeting scene. Thank you!

The Plot Thickens

Ah, the trials and tribulations of competing in the A&P show. The banter back and forth was fun - perhaps if that was just a little bit tighter there'd be just a little bit more space to play with the final problem they're presented with? I dunno. I enjoyed this a lot - thank you!

Gates To Castle Yonder

This had me giggling the whole way through. Love the Python-esque style of it all. More of your awesome miniature please!