'The Rizzle' is moderately interesting. I think the jump scare is a bit much, but otherwise I very much enjoy the concept. I also just have a problem of imagining other, more inspiring directions the short could have been taken.
We've seen similar ideas play out before, whether in short or full-length form, but this is reasonably well done. I appreciate the way the dancing man (Steven Bishop) is portrayed with effects that echo the video Elena (Holly Rooth) watches. I like the narrative flow of the innocent evening turning a bit more unsettling, leading into the climax. And the denouement, though familiar, is suitably creepy. I was afraid the jump scare was the big thing we were waiting for, and I'd have been very disappointed if so - so, well done on twisting my expectations and coming out on top.
Worth four minutes of your time? Sure, why not.
We've seen similar ideas play out before, whether in short or full-length form, but this is reasonably well done. I appreciate the way the dancing man (Steven Bishop) is portrayed with effects that echo the video Elena (Holly Rooth) watches. I like the narrative flow of the innocent evening turning a bit more unsettling, leading into the climax. And the denouement, though familiar, is suitably creepy. I was afraid the jump scare was the big thing we were waiting for, and I'd have been very disappointed if so - so, well done on twisting my expectations and coming out on top.
Worth four minutes of your time? Sure, why not.