Length: 10:16
Logline: A man working as one of the most loathed of all professions, a traffic warden, abandons his post when he sees a chance for love.
There is a nice, comfortable and safe feel about this film. I like the way the credits have been incorporated into building setup and description for the main character. This use of subtle signage continues to get used throughout and adds a visual treat to an otherwise dialogue dry film. This lack of lines unfortunately seems to contribute to the over-acting of David Tennant who takes the lead role. Sophie Hunter as the Girlfriend, and Morwenna Banks as the Mother are both a lot less hammy and look a lot more natural on screen.
Camera work is expertly done with emphasis on smooth moving shots. What looks like possibly a fairly complex and difficult shoot, is made to look seamless, easy and clearly had high production values and made by experienced filmmakers. (you don't get a cast like that straight out of film school)
The soundtrack is a combination of a familiar plucky jazz track which suits the film but is somehow generically overused these days so loses some effect, and a more upbeat guitar/string track which is used to express urgency and up the tempo. Overall, the music compliments the on screen action well and is a good indicator for audience emotion.
This is a well crafted example of a sweet film which contains clever visual tricks but is slightly hampered by Tennant's performance and the occasional sequence which runs on a bit too long.
Best Bit: Shot composition and plot construction.
Worst Bit: The inability to talk on the bus scene is highly irritating.
Final thought: Probably never see that David Tennant crop up again.
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