The Closing Line
A tragicomedy about isolation, mental health and loss.
4/5
- Comedy, Drama
- United States
- 2021
- 30 min
The film opens as Jim meets Maya (Melonie Bailey) – an uncompromising nurse who takes him through preliminary tests. The short takes its comical turn when Jim realises the weighing scales are off measurement and the toilet is order of order – much to his immediate necessity (a bad diet of street-meat). Dr Lewis has been killed by a truck and his replacement, Dr Carpenter, provides the intimate physical. An unexpected prostate examination makes for much comic relief, but a twist in circumstance provides a laugh-out-loud ending.
Dylan J. Murphy performs his role as Jim terrifically – his facial expressions and uneasiness during the health questionnaire makes for entertaining viewing. Fernando Mateo (Dr Carpenter) bounces well off Murphy by providing humorous dialogue – albeit uncomfortable for our protagonist. Cinematography is captured stylishly and sound is on top-form. The entire 14-minute film is predominantly filmed in one-location and is kept engaging by the witty narrative and performance by Murphy (Writer/Jim). Roger Turner (Director) delivers an acceptable short film and has mastered a comedy worth watching.
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The film opens as Jim meets Maya (Melonie Bailey) – an uncompromising nurse who takes him through preliminary tests. The short takes its comical turn when Jim realises the weighing scales are off measurement and the toilet is order of order – much to his immediate necessity (a bad diet of street-meat). Dr Lewis has been killed by a truck and his replacement, Dr Carpenter, provides the intimate physical. An unexpected prostate examination makes for much comic relief, but a twist in circumstance provides a laugh-out-loud ending.
Dylan J. Murphy performs his role as Jim terrifically – his facial expressions and uneasiness during the health questionnaire makes for entertaining viewing. Fernando Mateo (Dr Carpenter) bounces well off Murphy by providing humorous dialogue – albeit uncomfortable for our protagonist. Cinematography is captured stylishly and sound is on top-form. The entire 14-minute film is predominantly filmed in one-location and is kept engaging by the witty narrative and performance by Murphy (Writer/Jim). Roger Turner (Director) delivers an acceptable short film and has mastered a comedy worth watching.
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