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Music Video Reviews One of the most exciting sub-genres our critics review is music videos. They are often incredible pieces of storytelling, either in their own right or aligned with the song playing over them. On this page you will find a great selection of music video reviews from the team of critics at UK Film Review. ​ If you are a filmmaker or artist who would like us to review your music video, submit your film here . ​ When it comes to reviewing a music video, the process differs slightly from perhaps a narrative short film or documentary. The music has to be explored far more intimately than if it were a soundtrack because that's where the story originates from rather than being added further down the line. Music videos do conform to genres but these are often musical genres rather than film categories, for example pop, folk, rock, rap etc. So this will also influence the music video review our critics write because the target audience is going to be considered. ​ Music videos may take a variety of forms or even combine different aspects to create a different effect on the viewer. For example, it is common for a music video to contain a small narrative, as well as live performance footage. Top filmmakers making music videos will be able to immerse you into the song and story without leaving you feeling like you have just watched a promo piece. ​ Choreography is also a common trait in music videos, with dance sequences and flash mobs recurring - often in pop music videos. Editors of music videos will have their work cut out to ensure the choreography looks tight and engaging without it feeling staged or lifeless. ​ Hopefully the array of music video reviews you see below will include some gems for you to peruse. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the article, as we often include the actual music video so you can watch it for yourself. Rooftop Screamers Joe Beck Hot Chip Eleanor Swati Verma A New Kind of Life Jason Knight Vaarwell - Quarter Life Crisis - EP Campaign Patrick Foley KYTLY - "Neverending" Patrick Foley Rebel Rob Jones Millais Flower Honey - Sugarless Rob Jones Som.1-Ultimatum Jason Knight My Brain Does Not Compute William Hemingway alexjames96 Mar 17 2 min Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review Theo Aug 1, 2022 2 min Service for The King short film review Chris Olson Sep 28, 2021 2 min Stroke Code Music Video Review Alicia Moore Sep 22, 2021 3 min COVID 19 Music Video Review More Film Reviews

Short Film Reviews Welcome to the UK Film Review page for short film reviews . Here you will find some of the best and brightest sparks in a sea of cinema. Filmmakers from across the globe submit their short films to us to be reviewed, and our Contributors lovingly dissect them. If you would like one of our team to write a film review of your short film, please use the form below or visit our Submit Your Film page Our short film reviews are written by passionate film critics across the UK and aim to highlight and promote terrific filmmaking when we find it. We are always honest with our reviews, so if you are looking to submit your short film for review, please do so knowing that we will not alter what we have said because you don't like it. There is a wealth of amazing talent in the short film industry, and we hope by writing film reviews about this underexposed creativity we can get your movies to a new audience...but we need your help. Please join in the chatter on our social media channels so that we can grow our community and share the joy. Use the buttons in the footer to Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, and Subscribe to us on YouTube #supportindiefilm. Get Reviewed! Submit Your Short Film Film Type Landscape Still Upload supported file (Max 15MB) I want to subscribe to the filmmakers newsletter. I accept terms & conditions of the Privacy Policy. Select an item (£) 7-Day Written Review - £39 7-Day Written Review + Podcast Review - £69 PLEASE NOTE: The cost to Skip the Queue and a 1-Week Turnaround is £39. For FREE REVIEWS or other turnaround times - See Options HERE . Submit Your Film alexjames96 Apr 19 2 min A Happy Ending Short Film Review alexjames96 Apr 19 2 min Shear Disturbance Short Film Review alexjames96 Apr 19 2 min Watch What I Do Short Film Review alexjames96 Mar 17 2 min After Hours Short Movie Review alexjames96 Mar 17 2 min Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review Chris Olson Mar 1 3 min Film Podcast: George Clooney Rowing Biopic Scoops Film of the Month Chris Olson Feb 22 3 min Film Podcast: Anthony Hopkins drama crowned "Film of the Month" alexjames96 Feb 17 2 min Mannequin Short Film Review alexjames96 Feb 17 2 min The Separation Short Film Review alexjames96 Feb 17 2 min Bare Foot Short Film Review William Hemingway Jan 18 8 min Filmmaker Interview with Jiwon Lee alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min Dominion Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min Sunset Drive Short Film Review Chris Olson Nov 28, 2023 5 min Filmmaker Interview with Alexander Ratter alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min Purely Cosmetic Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min What Remains Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review Chris Olson Nov 13, 2023 3 min Filmmaker Interview with Aimie Willemse alexjames96 Oct 13, 2023 2 min Uncharted Expedition Short Film Review More Film Reviews Jane Austen's Period Drama Joe Beck Company Chris Buick Boy.With.Angel.Wings William Hemingway Wait Till It Drops Joe Beck Fugue Jason Knight Circus Swati Verma It Could Be You Jason Knight Bestias Patrick Foley OBA OMO (The King Child) James Learoyd IRAN: A People Forever in Revolution James Learoyd Guilty Swati Verma Devon William Hemingway I am the Wanderer: Director's Cut Jason Knight My Obsession with Death Chris Buick Clodagh Jason Knight Alleviate Joe Beck Whippy Patrick Foley The Other John James Learoyd What I'm Hiding From You Jason Knight Rooftops Swati Verma The Siren Chris Buick Music to Die For Jason Knight Who We Were Patrick Foley Rwd Fwd Swati Verma James Joe Beck Load More Reviews What is a short film review? A short film review is often written by a movie critic and it's their opinion on a film that is less than sixty minutes long. Short film reviews still explore every aspect of a movie. How do I write a short film review? Writing a short film review needs to cover multiple aspects of the movie. Including the script, the characters, performances, cinematography, score & sound design, editing and so on. How long should a film review be? A film review should be as long as the house style. Some publications provide lengthier reviews than others. A general minimum word count would be 300. How much money do film critics make? Film critic salaries depend massively on their publication. Many film critics are freelancers, meaning they get paid per review and sometimes this is based on word count. Making money through film reviews can be challenging.

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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Jane Austen's Period Drama Film Review average rating is 5 out of 5 Critic: Joe Beck | Posted on: Apr 27, 2024 Directed by: Julia Aks, Steve Pinder Written by: Julia Aks, Steve Pinder Starring: Julia Aks, Lachlan Ta’iuma Hannemann, Samantha Smart, Hugo Armstrong Jane Austen is rightfully widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time, and a pioneer for women in literature. Her works include the iconic ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Mansfield Park’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, and ‘Emma’, and over two hundred years laters her impact on popular culture remains. Most romance novels and films bare some feature or trope that was conceived by Austen, whilst her work has been immortalised on screen with film adaptations of her novels. The short film ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’ works both spoofing and in appreciation of Austen’s work, with incredibly witty and funny dialogue, it feels as though Austen was still alive with us. The title itself is a witty play on words, with film adaptations of Austen’s work over the years generally labelled period dramas, this doubles up, also referring to a woman’s menstrual cycle. It’s an Austen story, with the modern day awareness about a women’s menstruation and periods. IT feels at times like the kind of story Austen would have written had there been an openness regarding the subject as there is today. Writers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder revel in the wit and wordplay of bending an Austen tale to modern sensibilities to hilarious effect. Estrogenia Talbot, played by Julia Aks, has fallen in love with Mr. Dickley, who is played by Lachlan Ta’iuma Hannemann. Dickley, the Darcy of the film, is about to propose to Estrogenia when she gets her period, staining her dress. Unaware of periods, or frankly anything to do with women and the menstrual cycle, Dickley believes that she is injured, and abruptly sweeps her back to her home to receive medical assistance. Further hijinks ensue here, as we meet Estrogenia’s sisters, who are equally as wittily named, and their maid, Mrs. Bitts. Aks and Pinder write the film with a knowing tone, and every actor is in on the joke. Each line is delivered with perfect comedic timing, in purposefully hammy tones, and particularly Aks herself as Estrogenia excels as the slightly bemused Estrogenia. Her chemistry with Lachlan Ta’iuma Hannemann is marvellous, and as Dickley he is magnificent in his own right, knowingly playing into the cluelessness of his character, and yet still managing to maintain a heartwarming sense that he is nonetheless a gentlemen despite his lack of awareness. The film is also directed by Aks and Pinder with a similar visual wit and there is physical comedy to match the verbal humour. Overall, ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’ is a film that one would imagine Jane Austen herself would have approved of. It transforms and spoofs her iconic tropes with modern sensibilities and openness regarding the formerly taboo subject of menstruation, to raucously hilarious effect. You can’t help but wonder why this wasn’t made sooner. About the Film Critic Joe Beck Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Mother Maker Lover Taker Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Apr 27, 2024 Directed by: India Howland, Will Pinhey Written by: Will Pinhey Starring: Bridie Shine, Emma-Kate Barry, Peter Broughton A young witch manages to bring her lover back from the dead. This feature-length supernatural horror film has positive and negative aspects. If one begins with the positives, first there is the intriguing plot. Two young women (Shine and Barry) are lovers and they are happily living together in a large house in the countryside. The two women are never named throughout the film and therefore could be addressed as Shine and Barry's character. Shine's character claims that she was raised in a coven, surrounded by witchcraft. Then, one day her lover commits suicide by hanging herself from a tree in the woods. Devastated, Shine's character falls into desperation and starts drinking. After visiting her mother (Elizabeth Griffin), who is supposedly a witch, at the care home, she decides to use magic (that involves nasty tooth extraction) in order to ressurect her lost partner. Apparently it works and she emerges from the ground in the forest. However, shortly after, two more women emerge and they are identical to the deceased woman. The spooky plot and atmosphere certainly add pluses. A woman finds herself living with three identical women, who (in a way) have just been born. Although they look alike, they have different personalities and memories as, for instance, one is friendly and innocent while another is defensive and sceptical. The young witch becomes a sort of mentor to them, setting rules and taking good care of them while they live together in the isolated property. As time goes by, the otherworldly beings begin to question their existence and the tension rises as the worried witch tries to figure out how to resolve this extraordinary situation. The fantastic performances are another strength. Shine is terrific as a woman who is torn apart by loss and wants her partner back and Barry deserves a lot of praise for portraying three doppelgangers, each whith their own beliefs and concerns. What could be classified as bad in this film? The pace is slow and that might be unappealing for some. This is a psychological horror film and the action lies in the self-discovery that the doppelgangers and their creator go through. The story gradually unfolds as the witch struggles to keep things under control while the three look-alikes become more and more out of control. The abrupt and inconclusive ending will probably come across as a let-down. What themes are explored in this feature? Witchcraft is one and so is the devastating experience of loss. Death is another one and another is free will, which is an ability that is learned by the three ressurected ones. Howland also worked on the editing and acknowledgements go to the sections that involve the use of fast cutting and dynamic sound effects in order to create tense moments. Composer Luke Isom makes a good contribution with the sinister score and songs by artists including Hannah Gardner and Dead Rat Society add value to the viewing experience. Overall, this is a horror film with strong acting and an interesting plot and from some perspectives, it is also a lesbian love story. However, even fans of the horror genre might find it hard to deal with the slow pace and disappointing ending. About the Film Critic Jason Knight Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Humane Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: Apr 26, 2024 Directed by: Caitlin Cronenberg Written by: Michael Sparaga Starring: Emily Hampshire, Jay Baruchel, Peter Gallagher When Brandon Cronenberg decided to be a filmmaker—one keenly interested in corporeal horror—it felt both natural and brave. Natural because his father David is perhaps the all-time master of body horror. Brave for the same reason. It turns out, Brandon Cronenberg is a natural. (If you haven’t, you should definitely see his films.) But the family affair doesn’t end with him. Daughter Caitlin Cronenberg’s feature debut Humane sets her slightly apart from the fellas, though. Written by Michael Sparaga, Humane takes place in a near future where climate catastrophe requires that each country on earth purge itself of 20% of its population. A euthanasia program allows citizens to enlist, helping the nation reach its quota, helping the planet survive, and providing government funds to the family bereaved. But with numbers lower than expected, the nation is considering conscription. Cronenberg’s tale focuses on one family in particular. Patriarch Charles York (Peter Gallagher), retired from a storied career as a TV journalist, invites his four adult children (Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Sebastian Chacon, Alanna Bale) home for an important dinner. Dad, and the kids’ stepmother Dawn (Uni Park), have decided to enlist. With this dinner bombshell Cronenberg sets in motion a realistically cynical look at a government’s opportunistic manipulation of a thinning of the herd. She then zeroes in on the festering effect of privilege on the York children, simultaneously throwing shade at the “salt of the earth” types who are as violently judgmental as their position allows. Gallagher’s great as the martyr desperate to leave a legacy, and Hampshire’s ferociously self-serving villain is a joy. Enrico Colantoni delivers the most fascinating, frustrating character, easily stealing every scene. Humane makes two horror films in a row, following last week’s Abigail , where you don’t really root for anyone. Everyone’s terrible and it’s slightly disappointing that anyone survives at all. Worse, the big revelation that pushes characters toward the climax is unearned. More problematic is that there are two fairly substantial omissions—not plot holes, just conveniently placed gaps in clarification that feel like intentional cheats. Beyond that, the writing often feels slightly behind the times. Jared York’s (Baruchel) claim that he “doesn’t see color” feels more suited to a tale set a decade ago rather than in a near-future dystopia. These writing concerns don’t sink the effort entirely. An intriguing premise buoyed with darkly comedic performances, plus a brisk 90 minute runtime keep Humane entertaining, but it’s hard not to feel a bit disappointed. About the Film Critic Hope Madden Theatrical Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >

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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Cruel Film Review average rating is 1 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: Apr 26, 2024 Directed by: Naim David Written by: Naim David Starring: Erin Taylor, Chris Dettone, Patrick Johnston A loud (well not so loud) and proud low budget mystery horror like Cruel is the type of film that should appeal to indie and horror film fanatics alike. Unfortunately, crippling sound problems that appear to be inherent in the film’s production make following an ambitious and depth-filled plot a considerable difficulty. Following the brutal murder of her parents Ava (Erin Taylor) lives with the burden of never knowing the identity of their killer. A devoted detective Peter Savage (Chris Dettone) suspects a deeper conspiracy as he works to put the pieces of case together, whilst Patrick (Patrick Johnston) starts to come closer to Ava who pursues her own investigations – with a much more violent fate for the perpetrator her preferred outcome. I really did want to engage with Cruel more than was possible. But unfortunately, sound production issues cripple a film that is heavily reliant on dialogue to tell its story. Numerous pivotal and establishing scenes are barely legible, even with volume turned to the max. Others blast out with these volume levels that suggest a poor job of sound mixing that is unacceptable even for a lower budget offering. Much in how the main takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s Tenet were not anything related to the film’s story or thematic devices, but its muffled, incoherent dialogue, these basic building blocks of cinema overshadow anything else in a movie if they are not in place. It’s particularly damaging to a film with a twisting and winding plot that requires an audience to be engaged fully with its set-up to feel the benefit of the payoff. The film has highs and lows outside of the sound issues. Its central mystery does offer intrigue, and keeps viewers guessing as to the identity of the culprits. Cleverly raising several possibilities, the result is a satisfying and shocking revelation that thankfully doesn’t collapse the narrative. Ava’s self-destructive quest for vengeance is an interesting contrast to Savage’s law-focused investigation, with both leading to dangerous places that neither are prepared for. The film is let down by some sub-par performances however – Erin Taylor failing to properly capture a genuine sense of grief throughout the film that is Ava’s driving force. A particularly devastating moment that occurs within the film is incredulously met with borderline indifference, which inadvertently undermines Ava’s moral justification for her entire plot. Once revealed, the killer is portrayed as a giggling, maniacal psychopath that mirrors a teenagers attempt at edginess. It's a shame as some scenes are staged beautifully in a way that feels like a loving homage to B-movies in general. Vibrant lighting is utilised well to stage carnage and chaos, and a grungy, gritty soundtrack makes for an ominous, underground dread that steadily builds until the explosive conclusion. But ultimately, it all comes back to the sound issues. Under-par performances and clunky action sequences are to be expected and hardly fatal for a lower budget production. But failure to address the volume levels make this film sadly unwatchable. With this issue fixed the film would be easier to judge on cinematic merits. But films also must be ultimately judged based on the condition they are presented in. Cruel as it may seem, Cruel is a disappointment on these terms. About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Digital / DVD Release, Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >