I was a bit hesitant to watch this short that's been posted on IMDb. After all, it's ostensibly about the Iraq War, and I am getting a bit overloaded with shorts on this subject. However, I am very glad I watched because it was absolutely NOTHING like the description on IMDb. Sure, it's in very questionable taste, but at least it's not politically motivated--just a tacky and funny little film.
A young soldier arrives at the home of his dead comrade. He tells the dead man's family about how he died and offers them some words of consolation. So far, the film seems like a sad little drama. Then, completely out of left field, the soldier begins reading a goodbye letter dictated by the dead son. Apparently he did NOT die right away and what he says to everyone (even the dog) took my by surprise. It was very funny but given the setting, of somewhat questionable taste. I really look forward to seeing more from the folks who made this, though, as regardless, it was exceptionally funny and creative.
A young soldier arrives at the home of his dead comrade. He tells the dead man's family about how he died and offers them some words of consolation. So far, the film seems like a sad little drama. Then, completely out of left field, the soldier begins reading a goodbye letter dictated by the dead son. Apparently he did NOT die right away and what he says to everyone (even the dog) took my by surprise. It was very funny but given the setting, of somewhat questionable taste. I really look forward to seeing more from the folks who made this, though, as regardless, it was exceptionally funny and creative.
