I really like this short film, the concept is great and a little unsettling. The effects are sold by the actors' performances, who carry the story with their realistic reactions to a not-so-realistic situation. These performances are enhanced by the silent backdrop, music only being used slightly near the end, to highlight concepts and twists. This video illustrates that effects can be used as a narrative element rather than just to create action and lasers. The audience doesn't see it as a separate entity from the film, but rather part of the film that creates the drama. It shows that a simple idea pulled off well can be incredibly gripping. Complex narratives and explosive effects don't necessarily mean a better piece, in fact it's quite the contrary.
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