4/5
After suffering a near fatal overdose, Kyle Richardson’s secret is revealed to those closest to him: he’s a drug addict. With this secret now…
- Drama
- United States
- 2021
- 25 min
Despite a promising plotline, ‘Lockdown’ lacks a thrilling narrative. The film frustratingly settles for documenting mundane situations (shopping, cooking, exercising) rather than an actual story. Scenes showcasing the Sad Women appear tedious and uneventful as apposed to jollier moments with Happy Woman. Santos goal is to portray two opposing situations in lockdown, with the occasional split screen aiding the viewers understanding. Unfortunately, the lack of characterisation fails to keep viewers engaged.
COVID-19 has inspired several intriguing lockdown shorts that are captivating and imaginative, but the subject matter of isolation can be a real challenge to pull off successfully. Think Shorts recommends ‘Lockdown’ for the experimental concept.
Despite a promising plotline, ‘Lockdown’ lacks a thrilling narrative. The film frustratingly settles for documenting mundane situations (shopping, cooking, exercising) rather than an actual story. Scenes showcasing the Sad Women appear tedious and uneventful as apposed to jollier moments with Happy Woman. Santos goal is to portray two opposing situations in lockdown, with the occasional split screen aiding the viewers understanding. Unfortunately, the lack of characterisation fails to keep viewers engaged.
COVID-19 has inspired several intriguing lockdown shorts that are captivating and imaginative, but the subject matter of isolation can be a real challenge to pull off successfully. Think Shorts recommends ‘Lockdown’ for the experimental concept.
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