For me it sort of falls in the middle since the more extreme parts didn't work quite as well as some of the more delicate moments, but generally it is very clever, very funny and very well delivered. I can understand why many would think it was just randomness and silliness for the sake of it but also why others think it is brilliant. ![]() The events that unfold from simple "life- affirming" scenes are absurd and in this way I guess they could split the audience. I will not ruin the film by telling you specifics, mainly because the surprising randomness of it all was basically what worked for me. The short film is not really delivering this type of film but is rather twisting it, since most of this film is ridiculous but played with a straight face. From the opening scene of a red ball bouncing down the street while life occurs all around it, the film continues this tone with delicate "isn't the universe amazing" music and tone, as different scenes play out. If the plot summary of this sounds like the worst most pompous thing you've ever heard then this is deliberate. A man struggles with the knowledge that his wife is cheating on him. ![]() A young woman finds something wonderful in an unusual dating experience. A woman mourns her dead husband Mike and is not sure how she should continue. ![]() Brothers unite in solidarity when one of them is hurting.
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