Total Banger of a film.
Great twist of the genre and the effects were used to perfection - stomach turning perfection.
Script wise - the relationships were so clear and the situation made all of the characters so identifiable immediately which was chef kiss nicely done.

Someone said that its the teams first year entering and its unbelievable to see a first time team create a film so tight! WOW.

Superbly shot film. Acting top notch. Some great laugh out loud moments and love an awkward moment. Editing sold the story elements to perfection.

Storywise was a really mature take this situation and didn't dip into easy gags and grotesque toilet humour!

Everything from script to credits felt confident, creative and professional!!!

Wow. WOw. WOW.
This is the work of some incredible film-makers. Not a single note that isn't perfect here.

Wasn't expecting the emotional depth from a 48hour film - which feels like a credit to the acting and script, but all of the decisions here are spot on. The set design, lighting, camera work, sound... all off the chart!

Gushing out of the way. If you are looking for something bizarre and different (which I sniff out like a fiend) this won't tickle that itch.

The strength of this film is in its emotional gut punch! Something that only the best film-makers in this comp can pull off - which this team clearly are!!!

Pros - Location, acting, editing + colour grade, cinematography. + Twist.

Cons - You'll want to watch it again immediately!

A film that you will want to watch again as there is more here than is happening in first viewing I believe. The ending re-contextualising the rest of the film will add some extra depth on the repeat viewings!

Great work owls!!!

I have issues with this film...

...I want it to be 10x longer and I want that mood and tone to be part of a bigger story!!!!
As soon as the film starts it feels like you're in the hands of confident and capable film-makers.
The selected imagery is perfection to the tone and story and the building dread.

My only gripe - and sorry for inserting my preferences on your art - is it felt like the start of a larger film rather than a film in its own right. Had there been a wider context this would be S-tier. For now its just s-teir:)

Potentially my favourite film of the 2024 comp.

Yuss KRATOS.
This film is testament to a team that has evolved and matured every single year!
As soon as you see their logo pop up you know you're in for a treat. And this year they have outdone themselves. The humour and tight story was superb.

Everyone will be talking about the car - but if you've seen their other films you'll know that this team is willing to go above and beyond to treat us to spectacle like this each year!

Achieving the nod from PJ is just the jam on top of the donut. This film is a treat for all who watch it!

Congrats on another top tier film!

Kia ora Kratos.

Firstly I have not seen your film as of yet, but given our history, I already know that you guys can “Bring it”

I am extremely proud and happy that you guys are finally being recognised as the “Gods of Hori Chaos” in film and that you have finally elevated to the taumata of the Grand Finals.

Know Jol that I will be watching the GF this Saturday in support of yous and it would bring a tear to my eye (No bullshit) if you guys managed to take the main title.

Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou.

Ngati Porou mo ake tonu atu.

- Rob

This is one of the best short films I have seen.. of all time. Not just a great 48 hour film. Obliterating the idea that this competition is for amateurs.

Excellent work. Role model filmmakers.

Another film that is heads and shoulders above the competition. Masterful compositions, movement and grading. The tone is absolutely top notch. The story bold and one that deserves a second viewing to appreciate fully.
The acting is on another level with so much told with intricacies and implications.
It's so hard to pick out the best part of the film. Everything is working so well together and the result is a beautiful peice of art!!!!