Films about pensioners or retirement homes can often seem slightly monotonous however, the concept of a booze heist in an old people's home is actually rather entertaining and emotionally charged. The film explores various aspects of the pensioners lives with alcohol playing an important role in determining the proceedings; something which the Capture team have played upon very effectively as they turn a dull retirement home into an interesting story of alcohol, addictions and loving memories.
The first thing we notice when watching the film is that there is an incredible attention to detail, everything is very precisely done and well thought out; the opening credits and title animations are very well executed and similarly appropriate for the genre of film which they introduce. Gin and Dry is very cleverly put together and plays upon various aspects of film which results in fairly entertaining viewing all round however, it can get slightly confusing at times due to so much being fitted into a short space of time.
I found the beginning of the film slightly dull and so it wasn't immediately very appealing to me, I also struggled to comprehend what some of the characters were saying early on which added to my slight annoyance, but as the film progressed I became more interested and once the film was under way I began to enjoy it. The biggest qualm I had is that I felt Gin and Dry is slightly undecided on what audience it is aiming for since I couldn't entirely work it out and therefore I found it slightly difficult to know what to feel.
Since the film is only fifteen minutes long our knowledge of some characters is rather undeveloped however by use of camera angles we get to see various reactions from them at different moments throughout the film. Visual effects are an important aspect to Gin and Dry, the most notable being the lighting; by using low lighting but maintaining the sharpness of the images the team have managed to create a timely yet also slightly tense atmosphere – perfect for the situation which arises. The soundtrack is also something that must not go unnoticed as it helps to create tension and also carries the film forward although at times it can slightly distract the viewer. A culmination of theses effects and a clever panning shot allow for a very emotional and effective final scene.
A fairly simple plot with excellent visual, audio and camera effects combined with an effective cast mean that once you get into it, Gin and Dry is not only interesting but also quite an entertaining film.
The first thing we notice when watching the film is that there is an incredible attention to detail, everything is very precisely done and well thought out; the opening credits and title animations are very well executed and similarly appropriate for the genre of film which they introduce. Gin and Dry is very cleverly put together and plays upon various aspects of film which results in fairly entertaining viewing all round however, it can get slightly confusing at times due to so much being fitted into a short space of time.
I found the beginning of the film slightly dull and so it wasn't immediately very appealing to me, I also struggled to comprehend what some of the characters were saying early on which added to my slight annoyance, but as the film progressed I became more interested and once the film was under way I began to enjoy it. The biggest qualm I had is that I felt Gin and Dry is slightly undecided on what audience it is aiming for since I couldn't entirely work it out and therefore I found it slightly difficult to know what to feel.
Since the film is only fifteen minutes long our knowledge of some characters is rather undeveloped however by use of camera angles we get to see various reactions from them at different moments throughout the film. Visual effects are an important aspect to Gin and Dry, the most notable being the lighting; by using low lighting but maintaining the sharpness of the images the team have managed to create a timely yet also slightly tense atmosphere – perfect for the situation which arises. The soundtrack is also something that must not go unnoticed as it helps to create tension and also carries the film forward although at times it can slightly distract the viewer. A culmination of theses effects and a clever panning shot allow for a very emotional and effective final scene.
A fairly simple plot with excellent visual, audio and camera effects combined with an effective cast mean that once you get into it, Gin and Dry is not only interesting but also quite an entertaining film.