Rising has an important message to convey, especially in this day and age.
Unfortunately, unlike Wonderland written and directed Tiffanie Hsu (addressing divorce and gambling addiction,) Rising feels more like an 11 minute Public Service Announcement rather than a Short film.
To "seal the deal" when the credits start to roll and the viewer has already started to wonder what they watched... an advertisement icon is the first thing that appears on the credits list.
Some of the acting was wonderfully believable, while some contributed to the PSA feel.
Could have been better imho.
Unfortunately, unlike Wonderland written and directed Tiffanie Hsu (addressing divorce and gambling addiction,) Rising feels more like an 11 minute Public Service Announcement rather than a Short film.
To "seal the deal" when the credits start to roll and the viewer has already started to wonder what they watched... an advertisement icon is the first thing that appears on the credits list.
Some of the acting was wonderfully believable, while some contributed to the PSA feel.
Could have been better imho.