Written by Luke Barnes
Summary
A man’s dream of starting a business in the UK are derailed after he becomes addicted to gambling.
I want to open this review by saying how powerful and important I think this short is. In our current world there are adverts for gambling everywhere, often with minimal government regulation, as such big gambling firms are in a prime position to make a killing from people without facing any real consequences as they ruin people’s lives and that is scary.
I think the plot of this film is a plight that many people will be able to relate to in one way or another, this isn’t superhumans battling it out in the streets or a war for an alien world it is something that has effected most people, most people have either been effected by gambling addiction or know someone who has and that’s why this film is so compelling.
My only negative in regard to this film would be that it could have been more in-depth. It shows most aspects to serious gambling addictions, but it could have shown more of the warning signs and highlighted further just how destructive it can be.
Overall, a powerful and moving short.
Pros.
The impact
It really hits home
It is very relatable
It is powerful and moving
You really feel for the characters
Cons.
It could have been a bit longer and more in-depth
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