Helemaal et Heinde Film Review

Star rating: 3/5

Writer: Joyce Terveden, Isis Calje and Natasha Schaafsma

Director:  Milan Swager

Starring: Joyce Terveden, Isis Calje and Natasha Schaafsma

Helemaal et Heinde, which is a co-written work by Joyce Terveden, Isis Calje and Natasha Schaafsma, is a short action film packed with quirkiness and some violence.

In what seems like an apocaliptic setting, three women meet in a story of paranoia, violence and love, told humourously through really skilled performances and in a location that really sparks curiosity. In particular, the actress who plays Sky portrays a breakdown with great accuracy and depth.

Directed by Milan Swager, this is a story where stranger's kindness is not repaid, and as such poses for us a question many throughout history have faced: would we help or trust someone who is politically opposed if they suddenly become simply a fellow human in need of help? 

There are various interesting points in this film, apart from an all-women fight and the exploration of fear and love between women, not least some of the technical aspects, with the fight being really well coreographed. On the other hand, the continuity editing, while suitable, feels like it doesn't fully do the story justice. 

The use of sound in this film stands out: while some of the sound effects are really overdone (such as the drawing of knives), the score is brilliant. 

Meanwhile, the cinematography is strong, in particular the shot composition- particularly for the scenes in the corridor. 

Where this film is also strong is in the dialogue, which is well written and flows well- fitting for a film of its genre.

Helemaal et Heinde is a solid piece of action film that even those us who don't count the genre amongst our favourites would be entertained by.