5/5
What do you do when it’s closing time, but the city’s biggest gangster comes in expecting dinner?…
- Comedy, Drama
- United States
- 2021
- 13 min
The film sheds light on the difficulties of leaving loved ones behind and the emotional toll it can take on individuals. The emotional turmoil captured in the film is heart rending, as Jack Michel takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride, filled with hope, despair and ultimately a bittersweet end. The dedication to one’s passion at a cost to everything else is an emotional theme, and Hooker’s film adds authenticity to this idea.
The outstanding widescreen cinematography by Matthew Nguyen enhances the film, capturing the location and location in poetic and touching manner. Nguyen’s lens work brings the character development to life convincingly. What this film ultimately is, is a moving and emotional piece of work that engages in sincere conversation about bitter sacrifices and well-being. It would be hard for anyone to not feel a profound connection with the characters after having gone through such an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Overall, it is definitely worth checking out and is sure to leave the audiences teary-eyed.
The film sheds light on the difficulties of leaving loved ones behind and the emotional toll it can take on individuals. The emotional turmoil captured in the film is heart rending, as Jack Michel takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride, filled with hope, despair and ultimately a bittersweet end. The dedication to one’s passion at a cost to everything else is an emotional theme, and Hooker’s film adds authenticity to this idea.
The outstanding widescreen cinematography by Matthew Nguyen enhances the film, capturing the location and location in poetic and touching manner. Nguyen’s lens work brings the character development to life convincingly. What this film ultimately is, is a moving and emotional piece of work that engages in sincere conversation about bitter sacrifices and well-being. It would be hard for anyone to not feel a profound connection with the characters after having gone through such an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Overall, it is definitely worth checking out and is sure to leave the audiences teary-eyed.
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