Short film 'Status'
Film Review
Words for the review
New to the business, director Kelly Brown
introduces a heartwarming short film focusing on tackling controversial issues
found within the local communities across 21st century England. Set
in the filmic style of Jean Luke Goddard and French New Wave, Status looks at James, a student found
in the heart of Kings Langley. Still at school we see him struggling to find out
who he really is and what he wants in life. Faced with a series of questions
and the choice of several paths to take with a sequence of scenarios, we will
trace his journey as he has to make difficult choices and decisions that could
change his life forever.
James, one of the ‘lads’ has a difficult
journey, having to choose between following his heart or succumbing to the
pressures of society. James seemingly
has it all, popularity, looks, money, a car, he is dating the most popular girl
in school and he is the captain of his school’s football team. However, things
aren’t always as they seem. An underlying conflict threatens his eminent status.
The major twist within the plot grasps the audience’s attentionfrom the onset,
and delivers a gripping tale that is sure to leave the audience shocked, with
their views on society changed as Status
is sure to deliver a performance they are not likely to forget.
With his popularity and reputation at risk,
James, struggles through a tough week, trying to make sense of the decisions he
knows he cannot avoid. With his girlfriend, Roxanne’s, fiery personality and needy
attitude, James decided he has had enough and he finally wants happiness and is
willing to sacrifice everything he holds.
Ashley acts as a catalyst, as increasing
pressures build on James, as James finally realizes he wants happiness over his
status, and is willing to lose it all.
Michael
Hale from London commented: Status is
a refreshing new film tackling issues facing society today. The gripping plot
held me mesmerized from start to finish. The acting was professional and very
naturalistic. I was kept on the edge of my seat from start to finish, in
anticipation to see how the plot would unfurl, and how James would cope with
the emotional conflict he was facing.
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