Gin & Dry evoked powerful thought and emotion, feeling like a real feat within fifteen minutes. Themes of ageing, the fragility that comes as a result, the often difficult transition between self reliance and dependence, are all touched on with sensitivity and a twist of comedy. What could have easily been portrayed as a dreary setting in an old people's home was shot beautifully, clever use of contrast and colours, an intricate play of camera focus and perfectly fitting music.
I thought the central character of Albie was brilliantly cast; you warm to him from the first scene. As the plot unfolds he holds key importance in the 'heist', his speech-like dialogue to the head carer resonates to the audience and the relationship he has with his long term partner definitely unfolds with grace. The close up head shots of both Albie and his wife make you very much focus on expression, and the emotive words that the characters are speaking.
The heist sequence did seem some-part rushed, but I felt it was a good energetic peak mid- film, that again brought the comedic value of the situation to a head.
Overall I thought this was a lovely and powerful short, that poses the question of whether anyone can really decide what is 'right' or 'wrong' at the later stage of one's life, the pain brought and reality of getting old, whilst being aesthetically pleasing to the eye and using comedy cleverly to convey the story.
I thought the central character of Albie was brilliantly cast; you warm to him from the first scene. As the plot unfolds he holds key importance in the 'heist', his speech-like dialogue to the head carer resonates to the audience and the relationship he has with his long term partner definitely unfolds with grace. The close up head shots of both Albie and his wife make you very much focus on expression, and the emotive words that the characters are speaking.
The heist sequence did seem some-part rushed, but I felt it was a good energetic peak mid- film, that again brought the comedic value of the situation to a head.
Overall I thought this was a lovely and powerful short, that poses the question of whether anyone can really decide what is 'right' or 'wrong' at the later stage of one's life, the pain brought and reality of getting old, whilst being aesthetically pleasing to the eye and using comedy cleverly to convey the story.