Harrison Martin’s ‘Let Me Be Silly’ is exactly what its title suggests – bold, absurd, and unapologetically ridiculous. An Australian comedy that thrives on wit and chaos, it’s a film where everyone is a bitch, no one holds back, and male friendship is both a source of camaraderie and utter destruction.
Bruno Attanasio plays Luca, whose girlfriend Babet (Larissa Calarco) stayed over for the night. But now it’s morning, and in the kitchen, something far more serious than coffee is brewing – his friends are turning on her. Why? Not finding a fart sound on a phone amusing. That’s enough to send Luca’s housemates (Harrison Martin and Campbell Krol) into an all-out character assassination. They bitch, they scheme, they push Luca to see Babet as public enemy number one. Meanwhile, she remains blissfully unaware – until she walks in.
Martin’s writing and direction is on point, crafting dialogue that’s effortlessly hilarious and painfully relatable. The film skewers the way men can be just as gossipy and dramatic as anyone else – if not worse. The rapid-fire banter is deliciously mean-spirited yet never loses its charm. This isn’t about likability; it’s about raw, unfiltered human pettiness, and it’s utterly hysterical.
Nick Hollman’s cinematography is slick, clean, and high-quality, pushing the film beyond typical indie comedy aesthetics. The editing is crisp, cutting between moments of escalating madness with perfect comedic timing. The result is an offbeat, wildly funny short that revels in its eccentricity.
‘Let Me Be Silly’ is a comedy about how things can spiral into melodrama over absolutely nothing. And it’s brilliant. Highly recommended viewing.
