4/5
A daughter’s attempt to help her recently widowed mother backfires, when the woman becomes obsessed with her late husband’s image on a computer’s street…
- Drama, Fantasy
- United States
- 2020
- 14 min
As the opening scene unwinds, it becomes evident that something is not quite right with Isaiah. In spite of girlfriend Jackie’s comforting efforts, Isaiah remains tight-lipped about the circumstance behind his mysterious state of mind – which is also accompanied by an unknown physical affliction. The audience is bound to be startled by the out-of-the-ordinary medicinal effect that Isaiah has resorted to.
The themes of grief and guilt play a salient role in the overall plot, which Maanen delivers effectively – albeit in an atypical fashion. Lakin Mims gives a commendable performance that aids the overall tone – admirably conveyed without overstatement. Neal Johnson’s craftmanship in cinematography is equally praiseworthy, which rewards the production with blazing cinematic production value. Sound and post-production is equally laudable. An unmissable, albeit quirky watch. Highly recommended.
As the opening scene unwinds, it becomes evident that something is not quite right with Isaiah. In spite of girlfriend Jackie’s comforting efforts, Isaiah remains tight-lipped about the circumstance behind his mysterious state of mind – which is also accompanied by an unknown physical affliction. The audience is bound to be startled by the out-of-the-ordinary medicinal effect that Isaiah has resorted to.
The themes of grief and guilt play a salient role in the overall plot, which Maanen delivers effectively – albeit in an atypical fashion. Lakin Mims gives a commendable performance that aids the overall tone – admirably conveyed without overstatement. Neal Johnson’s craftmanship in cinematography is equally praiseworthy, which rewards the production with blazing cinematic production value. Sound and post-production is equally laudable. An unmissable, albeit quirky watch. Highly recommended.
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