User Reviews

I just wish it was longer, an hour long short would do. If that makes any sense at all. The plot drew me in like a magnetron pull. The best part though is your wonder and amazement through the adventure. Bravo I do say so myself for a well organized structure of a story. I just can't believe this isn't a big hit. I mean yes it does have some dry humor in it. That is because it fits like a skeleton key in these generic movies with extraordinary plots. I do feel a little "deja vu" in a sense. It feels like this was a in a show or was a short clip of a movie. Or maybe just a hybrid of random plots that already steam-lined through my mind. Don't take my word for it, see it. And see it anywhere you can(I just watched it on this site). Just imagine if this movie was a little stretched out. Instead of punching you in the face with an explosion of climatic cinema type. Maybe that is just me, but sometimes it feels like you need to beat around the bush to get to the bass of a situation. Still a great plot, climax, and hero.

SIDE EFFECTS is a film about a young man who volunteers to be a guinea pig for a drug study. The mood set for this study was great and you wondered why this guy and the others would allow themselves to be so severely abused by the researchers. That's because there are so many negative side effects of the drug--nausea, illness and weird hallucinations by some. In addition, the food appears barely edible and the subjects are kept confined--almost like in prison. However, the hero of the film manages to do well for a while thanks to the help of another participant--a very pretty and sweet young lady. They hit it off well and it's only with her help that he manages to hold on as long as he does. However, he doesn't realize that despite their blossoming love, their relationship is totally doomed.

I am a compulsive film reviewer and one of my favorite genres are independent short films. I have probably reviewed at least 500-1000 of them, so I am a pretty good judge of a quality short. Well, this one is simply terrific--with quality and intelligent writing, directing and acting throughout. I can't say enough positive about the film and sure hope you get a chance to see it.