I agree with expressyou below. I think it's a decent project, but the last part after "life has more than one path" is a much too easy ending. Instead of delving into the "what if" events, I think you should have made the offer more realistic (no one would have gone along with it the way it was presented), then created a real unfolding of events with some unexpected revelation or twist.
Its intresting but there is something missing.... Whe you start explaning that life has more then one path is just a bit boring...you try to find a way to show that without actually saying it.. But its a nice a work!
Whats so good about this? this topic is tired, someone tapes and hides shit and gives some obscure mysterious instructions in order to do "justice". someone saw saw too many times
I agree that after the 4:35 point you had something. You did a great job setting everything up but after that point there was no mystery and its just not what somebody "would do in real life" ya know?
Really liked it. The voice over was great, concept very good, and overall very well made. I've been on a sort of short film binge, and this was among my favorites. It's funny how the more independent ones like this tend to be tenfold better than the "professional" ones.
If you're interested, I have a short film up on my page called Ultimate Couples Therapy. Let me know what you think.
i liked it after i watched it i was like "meh its ok" but then I read it was for a 48 hour fest! solid job guys, use a tripod more next time though.. unless the rules of the fest didn't let you use one saw some shaky camera work at times
very nice short film. i loved it. Tomorrow is a tomorrow but who's here to say.. i like that ending touch. nice camera movements all the way. love that shot from bottom up to the bench to reveal the gun. also love the beautiful camera movement from the building 2 the guy sitting and deciding on what to do with his luck!!
Choices are there, but we must always think of their consequences. I love this film and it also makes you think a lot in agreement with the gator420 below.
top job some good direting but a word of advice im not a big fan of then i woke up or in you case but thats what could have happend you had me till that point watch my film wonderboy or y2k to give you some pointers both shot on small to no buget and only one cam and try using a tri pod for yor still shots it will really improve the quality of your film......... i have subscribed to you and i look forward to seeing your next project
im not claming the a actors are oscar winners but my film Y.2.K is direction music and edit wise a great film all im doing is giving brent a bit of constructive advice he. Least me and brent are having ago thats what its about. i look forward to seeing your short films or do you just plan on riding brents coat tails?? feel free to all comemnt on my vids a bit of Criticism hurts no one
very good short. I think you can still improve in getting more creative with your plot. Overall good job, I will look forward in watching your next project!
He picks up the phone, is told to kill someone, and he's just like "aiight"? If it was more believable I think I'd enjoy this movie more but nonetheless, great film.
That was pritty darn good. A heck of alot better then most short, low budg'es I've seen. Nice story line, it flowed realy well. Might have been able to use something to break up the chase a little though. Like having him run into somebody so he has to interact a bit, then hurry to catch up with Kevin. Would have been realy nice to have that person give a quick, sheepish smile after the run in. Love the windback and alternet direction. You can tell you all put some though into it. Nice Job.
I have to say this was really well done. I Liked it a lot. I alway like your short films though. Or the ones you are in. There like the other side of you. The seriousness contrast to the humor in your You Tube videos. Wonderfuly done. Kudos to all the actors as well. You ALL did a wonderful job. It was obviously a really good group effort :)
the very beginning was fine but there are many whys and hows that don't make sense in the middle that make up the plot. So basically i liked the voiceover's dialogue but not the plot.
Very Nice! It just seemed like when the guy accepted the offer, he seemed a little bit to gullible about it. Other than that, Solid film.
MoowenMangoLo 1 year ago
Interesting ..good video
woodnic 1 year ago
Nicely done. It really got me to start thinking.
hairbandchick1976 1 year ago
good film, but not much originality.
Cotugno33 1 year ago
completely copy off saw, next time be more orginal
dhaddaway 1 year ago
early one morning the sun was shinin...
twelvestreets 1 year ago
What book is that intro from? It sounds so familiar.
iSTAYgully 1 year ago
wow, great work
HavEnGodJul 1 year ago
Nice Film... I like the cinematography... it reminds me of the way mine was shot... Check me out sometime.. Thanks... We shot with the 7D Canon...
BloodBr0thers 2 years ago
well made
TalkTomTV 2 years ago
yeah,
SAW taken to prank calls
mafajardo 2 years ago
is it saw on phone..hehe
narunoblen 2 years ago
get a tripod for crying out loud
immoren 2 years ago
Good editing
theKoreanDonut 2 years ago
well done
linginberry 2 years ago
AWESOMEEEEEEEEE
pinkcrazylove1 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
amazing movie... check out mine, "Timeless."
spunkransom2 2 years ago
Nice job!
pianolla1 2 years ago
Brought a tear to my eye Good job
deathstar34re 2 years ago
I agree with expressyou below. I think it's a decent project, but the last part after "life has more than one path" is a much too easy ending. Instead of delving into the "what if" events, I think you should have made the offer more realistic (no one would have gone along with it the way it was presented), then created a real unfolding of events with some unexpected revelation or twist.
afficionado81 2 years ago
i called the number
alijw 2 years ago
Its intresting but there is something missing.... Whe you start explaning that life has more then one path is just a bit boring...you try to find a way to show that without actually saying it.. But its a nice a work!
expressyou 2 years ago
I only have one issue... shouldn't he have hesitated? No normal person just DOES something like that.
Preludefilms 2 years ago
I love the voiceover- everything was so poetic. I loved it!
ColdInTheStudio 2 years ago
Whats so good about this? this topic is tired, someone tapes and hides shit and gives some obscure mysterious instructions in order to do "justice". someone saw saw too many times
EagerEddie 2 years ago
I agree that after the 4:35 point you had something. You did a great job setting everything up but after that point there was no mystery and its just not what somebody "would do in real life" ya know?
Baddboy187 2 years ago
you dont know that
8pezzer8 2 years ago
Really liked it. The voice over was great, concept very good, and overall very well made. I've been on a sort of short film binge, and this was among my favorites. It's funny how the more independent ones like this tend to be tenfold better than the "professional" ones.
If you're interested, I have a short film up on my page called Ultimate Couples Therapy. Let me know what you think.
StinkyBurger 2 years ago
An honest assessment...The story actually seemed interesting until 4:35. It fell apart after that...
dannyg120 2 years ago
great vid!
9PRELUDE2 2 years ago
watch my atlanta video
deomino09 2 years ago
wow .. i loved the endin'. so great :)
XDONxJENSENX 2 years ago
nive videos keep the good work up
rryyaann321 2 years ago
I found myself shouting at the computer throughout this "The cake is a lie! The Cake is a lie!"
But wow, I really love your work. Especially this one, because it kind of hits home. I think it does to everyone in some way.
WaltzForVenus 2 years ago
I mean, everybody's GOTTA give this vid. a two thumbs up...i mean srsly..."It's the only way" right?
Amazing, love it.
TheHatterJ 3 years ago
That was something powerful of a video. nice one!
thethrowingstone 3 years ago
that was amazing.
emily16taylor 3 years ago
Meh, it was ok.
theblackpiece 3 years ago
G.E.nious! :)
-imTKA
imTKA 3 years ago
wow i quite liked that film. well done.
staishalabennett 3 years ago 2
Nice job. Good twist. Check out mine called Tuesday Rendezvous. Look forward to your comments.
LeathStone 3 years ago
i liked it after i watched it i was like "meh its ok" but then I read it was for a 48 hour fest! solid job guys, use a tripod more next time though.. unless the rules of the fest didn't let you use one saw some shaky camera work at times
poplarparkfilms 3 years ago
oh my god at the end i akmost cried..nice story keep makin more
darklord2626 3 years ago
Wow, this is amazing! Great story line, great acting, just wow!
Livylove04241 3 years ago 2
Wow this was amazing. It really makes you think about things. You're extremely talented.
AVampiricSuicide 3 years ago
one question how did you make it go back like that
miguelito07504 3 years ago
Wow, that was amazing!! love it!
You're awesome Brent!
Miss0Ged 3 years ago
This is truly a wonderful film!
You are hugely talented!
ChuckxMee 3 years ago
This is so super! And that only in 48 hours?! You're kidding me! Brilliant!
Filmfanatic2000 3 years ago
Gahh you guys are soo freaking talented. This was brilliant.
<3
-sdfg
SupaDupaFlyGirl 3 years ago
very nice short film. i loved it. Tomorrow is a tomorrow but who's here to say.. i like that ending touch. nice camera movements all the way. love that shot from bottom up to the bench to reveal the gun. also love the beautiful camera movement from the building 2 the guy sitting and deciding on what to do with his luck!!
Choices are there, but we must always think of their consequences. I love this film and it also makes you think a lot in agreement with the gator420 below.
thank you!
:) Ruben
k6yardotcom 3 years ago
Your films REALLY make me think....thanks
gator420 3 years ago 2
and several others of course =)
smurfelunn 3 years ago
reminded me of saw, but it was also pretty different. I loved it for both those reasons..
smurfelunn 3 years ago
omg that was awesome!
brent u r a great at making films!
loto159 3 years ago
that was really good!! wow more plz!
Linkinpark5822 3 years ago
Dude that was AWESOME!!!! great job!!!! :D
crazybunnies123 3 years ago
wow...I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Sammiiaa 3 years ago
this was surprisingly fucking amazing
gwano93 3 years ago
i loveeee these
bigdogdaddygrl 3 years ago
at was awesome!
miguelito07504 3 years ago
loved it
hatredkopter95 3 years ago
that was depressing!!!!!!!!!!!!
sunkissonmycheek 3 years ago
This is pretty awesome for being made in 48 hours. It seemed a little similar to something from "Saw" but I still like it.
megan5002 3 years ago
cools. was that brent's voice on the fone? it sounded like it...
HumanSpongebob 3 years ago
That was really good. I like it a lot. Good job man!
tallperson14 3 years ago
wow, that was really really really good. I enjoyed this a lot.
ximanapplex 3 years ago
i liked it!!! but i think u mest up by not showing that the guy turn ON the phone!!! u get me>???
hectorste1 3 years ago
hmmm. solid point.
ItsBrent 3 years ago
but besides that!!!!! it was koo
hectorste1 3 years ago
who's number is 301-768-2456
InDeannaJonesMusic89 3 years ago
wow
underdog70000 3 years ago
sweet
imfuckingridiculous 3 years ago
Is this still called "Short" Film??
but anyway, It's Creative & Cool~
tanghohim 3 years ago 2
not so good story line but i got the point and it was a great video. a little revising and you could get some where with this
miketaco1310 3 years ago 2
that guitar song is the first song i ever learned how to play O.O
urinegoodcompany 3 years ago
top job some good direting but a word of advice im not a big fan of then i woke up or in you case but thats what could have happend you had me till that point watch my film wonderboy or y2k to give you some pointers both shot on small to no buget and only one cam and try using a tri pod for yor still shots it will really improve the quality of your film......... i have subscribed to you and i look forward to seeing your next project
Brendon Frawley
McrueProductions
McrueProductions 3 years ago
umm...really? i'm no film critic, but i watched you stuff and australian accents and a tripod don't help bad acting.
jfish81 3 years ago
im not claming the a actors are oscar winners but my film Y.2.K is direction music and edit wise a great film all im doing is giving brent a bit of constructive advice he. Least me and brent are having ago thats what its about. i look forward to seeing your short films or do you just plan on riding brents coat tails?? feel free to all comemnt on my vids a bit of Criticism hurts no one
Brendon Frawley
Mcrue productions
McrueProductions 3 years ago
very good short. I think you can still improve in getting more creative with your plot. Overall good job, I will look forward in watching your next project!
lajefra 3 years ago
Very good.
SpecialFxKid 3 years ago
grrrr-ate job..... i really loved the theme and whatr not.
emobangs67 3 years ago
you have an awesome narrator voice! :) <3
lol
this was cool, & weird, but in a good way hehe.
nice work Brent!! :)
rogue87 3 years ago
love the techniques but not a guud story no offence, but i luved the techniques u used ill give u maybe 6/10
laithdj 3 years ago
4 bucks says distorted voice is Brent..Reminds me a lot of saw, but great. Nice message..well written. Amazing acting.
onelastks928 3 years ago
BLAST YOU CARMICHAEL GUTHERS!!!
ganooshkov 3 years ago
it's kind of a mix between "Saw" and "Butterfly Affect" but it still was REALLY GOOD
Andrew953 3 years ago 2
Wow, I love it. And that voice is so... entrancing... Great for movies...
kwlman101 3 years ago 5
@kwlman101 i've heard that voice IN movies...
i7am7Saved 1 year ago
that was soo....TWISTED! hints the name tho, i guess
CrankTheMusic 3 years ago
wow
underdog70000 3 years ago
That's really lovely.
Good job. ;D
FruitLoopFan 3 years ago
you should be a director !!!! great stuff !!!
mmdghr 3 years ago
down with kevin !!!
mmdghr 3 years ago
OMG!!!!!!! it's DWackt from youtube.
dreenasAWESOME 3 years ago
great!
lauraaheartsyou 3 years ago
That was AMAZING!!!
5*
fav.
redheadkiddo 3 years ago
That was awesome! =]
sabrinas33 3 years ago
kept me watching
POWERherbz 3 years ago
woow! what a great short film!
that ending line was excellent.
imaginaryemily 3 years ago
Oh wow!
I really liked that and the end was totally unexpected!
Well done (:
ADeathWish 3 years ago
was the mullet guy Brent???
breizgurl411 3 years ago
That was really good, I liked it alot!
=]
SantifyYoSelf 3 years ago
that was wonderful! i really liked it from the concept to the camera work and the actors it was great! well done brent :)
nerdfighterbecca 3 years ago
That was incredible!
AngelWings3 3 years ago
Awesome!!! Like Donnie Darko =) Happy End Rules LOL :)
ItsFRiiMAN 3 years ago
awesome
Noob1335 3 years ago
Great job bringing this back from the night before man. That text you sent me freaked me out.. haha
JustVinnay 3 years ago
ahaha. can totally tell the voice on the phone is you. :) pretty awesome.
sweaverit 3 years ago
great final line..
SwEeTxxOLiViA 3 years ago
reallly good, mate!
mariabe92 3 years ago
that was pretty tight bro, good job.
gargantuan560 3 years ago
pretty deep. i liked it. that could be a big movie if he accepts and does crazy things until his life gets taken over by it.
rjcrimzon 3 years ago
He picks up the phone, is told to kill someone, and he's just like "aiight"? If it was more believable I think I'd enjoy this movie more but nonetheless, great film.
peripari 3 years ago
haha i never said it was perfect.
ItsBrent 3 years ago
That was pritty darn good. A heck of alot better then most short, low budg'es I've seen. Nice story line, it flowed realy well. Might have been able to use something to break up the chase a little though. Like having him run into somebody so he has to interact a bit, then hurry to catch up with Kevin. Would have been realy nice to have that person give a quick, sheepish smile after the run in. Love the windback and alternet direction. You can tell you all put some though into it. Nice Job.
screamineagle88 3 years ago
where were you when we were filming?!?
ItsBrent 3 years ago
Great job, dude!! 5 Starts! =D
Snowwolf111 3 years ago
nicely done :D
ihaveabellybutton2 3 years ago
that was cool dude
TheMuffinShow 3 years ago
the bad guy needs to do better acting... not mean enough. but good overall.
ruiztube 3 years ago
That was awesome.
Can't wait to see the other one when it comes. =]
epiphanonic 3 years ago
great job. Keep it up. Hope you do well in the competition.
ceramicwings 3 years ago
wow! that was awsome! and very insperational!
;) that guy was hot!
cocoa1211 3 years ago
Great job! :D
Kelly ~/`~
winklie 3 years ago
5 stars great job
underdog70000 3 years ago
wow amazing
phoenixstar19 3 years ago
loved it! great job brent!
sexychk123 3 years ago
lol awesome
natanel360 3 years ago
wow, brent,that was really good.
irishactingboy 3 years ago
yo that was fuckin SICK!!!!!!!!
dmdiver07 3 years ago
it was ok but i think that guy should never have called the number i would just grab the money and leave!
midnightsilverroses 3 years ago
Oh my goodness that was so great.
I actually gasped when he got hit and the blood went all over the wall.
Great short film, very creative!
Kudos!
charliefan92489 3 years ago
that guy knows how to slap!
redsoundwaves 3 years ago
5/5 + fav'ed, i really enjoyed that
RyanAndFriendsProd 3 years ago
HOLY CrAP...
that was good
mouthwash8585 3 years ago
Wow, that kind of reminded me of the Saw Movies. xD I liked it, it was awesome. Can't wait to see more.~
l3ambi 3 years ago
awesome!
I LOVED it!
:)
I am waiting for that other short film!
Niblylover9 3 years ago
BRAVO!BRAVO!!
SkIlLeTfReAk2 3 years ago
I LOVE this!
Its brilliant.
bandkid13 3 years ago
haha brent, your one of the only vloggers that actually responds or communicates with your views/subscibers.
YOURE AWESOME!!
xMamaLuigix 3 years ago
its as much fun talking to the people that watch my dumb videos as it is MAKING the dumb videos. haha
ItsBrent 3 years ago
we won 1st at the Video Race..
do you know of any other festivals taking submissions?
ItsBrent 3 years ago
oh my GOD!!!
Wow Brent!!
AMAZING
All of you, that was amazing, it actually gave me goosebumps
This is probably the BEST video on youtube EVER that has a plot!
ROCK ON!!
LOVED IT!!
Lashana 3 years ago
well hot damn! glad you enjoyed it!
ItsBrent 3 years ago
yes sir... I loved it.. keep it up, can't wait to see the one you guys were shooting in the bathroom...
will that be up soon btw?
Lashana 3 years ago
I have to say this was really well done. I Liked it a lot. I alway like your short films though. Or the ones you are in. There like the other side of you. The seriousness contrast to the humor in your You Tube videos. Wonderfuly done. Kudos to all the actors as well. You ALL did a wonderful job. It was obviously a really good group effort :)
Chasingshadows 3 years ago
i try to not be TOO predictable.. if i JUST did vlogs all the time i'd get bored..
i like to think that I can put anything up on my channel and get good feedback from you guys.
ItsBrent 3 years ago
Wow, that was amazing.
klynnx3x 3 years ago
Wow. That was really cool.
BiggusBro 3 years ago
wow that was an awesome film
were u the guy on the phone because he sounds like u......if u had a really deep, distorted voice =)
XxXemorobotmuffinXxX 3 years ago
...yes...
[DAMN they caught me!]
ItsBrent 3 years ago
no i've just heard the way ur voice sounds and the way u say certain words
im just observant
XxXemorobotmuffinXxX 3 years ago
that was probably the most amazing vid I've seen
Ahkbitte 3 years ago
that was really good. i loved it! great job
nicoleroxmysox 3 years ago
that was absolutely awesome
JacobBroesder 3 years ago
simply amazing!!!
DanceDance911 3 years ago
awesome man!! really well told!
agenteskimo9 3 years ago
gracias my foreign friend!
ItsBrent 3 years ago
you're 60th video!
rearmirrorview 3 years ago
the very beginning was fine but there are many whys and hows that don't make sense in the middle that make up the plot. So basically i liked the voiceover's dialogue but not the plot.
k97cross 3 years ago
i made a comment like w/in the hour that u posted this.. w/e youtube is messun up.. anywayas great work.. makes ya think.. loveit
Laurbabiez 3 years ago
pretty awesome. Original and creative. I'm starting to think it's human nature to stick guns you've randomly found down your pants.
holliann86 3 years ago
i'll agree.. there's something oddly intriguing about putting a weapon in your waistband. hah
ItsBrent 3 years ago
i was watching it and i couldn't believe how "into" it i got. It was Great!
olithemagicmushroom 3 years ago 2
wow, thanks!
ItsBrent 3 years ago
Awesome! I loved it!
WiccaWeezer88 3 years ago
Duuuuude, That's pretty flippin' sweeeeeeet =)
cruelandunusual66 3 years ago
that was really good.
maruske845 3 years ago
awsome!!!!five stars!!
dominik17666 3 years ago
That was really cool. =D
iolaus2563 3 years ago
thats messed up man
bubbabrand 3 years ago
is that a GOOD messed up.. or a BAD messed up?
ItsBrent 3 years ago
idk
havent figured that out yet lol
bubbabrand 3 years ago
haha get back to me when you do.
ItsBrent 3 years ago
wasn't bad, but the red book (and the way he finds it) reminds of movie "the number 23"
theDaystar11 3 years ago
hm.. i havent seen that since it was in theatres.
ItsBrent 3 years ago
i just loved it =)! great job!
galaxymilkyway 3 years ago
Cuwl
kureru20 3 years ago
that was FLIPPEN AWESOME!!!
love.
xx
supaboly 3 years ago
This is AMAZING. I could watch it over and over and over again.
FinchyGurl99 3 years ago
you SHOULD! haha
ItsBrent 3 years ago
well done!! i liked it~
iceblufenix 3 years ago
This is an awsome video, i think you got the idea from saw right?
CincinnatiKid33 3 years ago
it's definitely Saw-like.. but we tried to stay away from torture and all the typical Saw crap..
ItsBrent 3 years ago