In this delightful short film we meet a hero, who, in his quest for some depth and knowledge of music discovers not himself but the shallowness of perfection. The script is clever, the direction cleverer still and despite its self-consciousness the film making seems effortless like the melody in a good tune. Stromberg is at once pompous and pathetic, while Jeremy in his desperate struggle to impress his tutor becomes increasingly blind to his own inadequacy and the absurd demands placed upon him. Aside from it's comedy and the way the narrative places the audience in a haughty position it still has a heart and the closing sequence still brings a tear to my eye.
Review of Chopsticks
