★★★★★

Starring: #Graham Slater, #BenRufusGreen, #Basil Bottler, #KirstyConway and #StuartAshworth

Kim is about a man who has become reclusive and is very much set in his ways, his reluctance to leave his home has forced his inner thoughts to manifest into an old red British telephone, where Kim is left constantly bombarded with phone calls encouraging him to leave his home and see the world. A very quirky and eccentric character, Kim discovers that the outside world is not as bad as he thinks and endeavours on an adventure meeting new people and exploring his surroundings, this film follows his journey and the interactions he has with equally eccentric people just like him.

Kim is a rather odd character, his bedroom is filled with childhood 80s toys, and he seems to live in a very innocent world, with a fear of everyone outside, especially those that tease and bully him for his peculiar ways. However, its his inner thoughts at the end of the phoneline that force him to get out there and interact with new people instead sitting at home feeding his parrot, that is dead by the way! Although there were some scenes that appeared rather strange, this was the films allure. I really enjoyed all the unusual and weird characters, everyone seemed odd, but it became fascinating to see how they all interacted with one another. The scenery and the aesthetic appeared nostalgic in a way and created a very retro world within a modern setting. The costumes and props used to emphasise Kim’s character were so detailed and really conveyed the characters personality. From the bowl of cornflakes to the electric toothbrush and even the telephone itself, it was such a well thought out storyline that just left me wanting to know more about Kim and how his journey continues.

The diverse use of camera angles and shots were incredibly clever, with the use of aerial shots highlighting just how big the outside feels for Kim and shows the contrast of how this must feel for a recluse, and just how vast and scary the outside world can seem to some. The dialogue was funny and silly and sometimes baffling but that created the charm to this short film, the nonsensicalness of this film was perfection. I loved all the characters and found them incredibly comical, it was engaging throughout with a wacky story that flowed well.