Reviews

I had the pleasure to see Trouble on a Plane at the 2008 Clermond-Ferrand Short Film Festival, which, as a film buyer for a television network, I try to attend every year. Being a fan of good old fashion murder-mysteries, I was pleasantly surprised that this film was not only paying homage to the queen of crime novels, Dame Agatha Christie, but also to her country man, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, the king of crime and suspense movies! From the moment the opening credits start to roll, you know you're in for a treat. Done in a very Saul Bass style, the animated opening immediately takes you into a world of sophistication and style where cocktails are served at 10,000 feet and a murder mystery is right behind the next cloud. As the credits set the mood for the rest of the film, plot-point one immediately happens when the airline stewardess (doesn't that just sound way more exotic than flight attendant?) offers a cocktail to a non-response passenger named Dr. Edwards. She quickly realizes that the mysterious doctor is dead and it looks like he's been poisoned. But who of the three other passengers on this private jet would want to kill the doctor, and who even knew him? In the five minutes that follow, we are served three short stories within this well-written seven minute film, in which we discover each passenger's connection to Edwards. There is the business man, the star ballerina and the nerdy looking accountant. But who did it? What amazed me so much about this film is the fact that I was served four different stories in such a short time-span, which really showed me the talent of its director-writer, Maxime Brulein. I have seen Brulein's other work and although each of his films are all very different from one another, they all have the typical Brulein-touch: sophistication. So if you have the chance to see Trouble on a Plane, jump on board and enjoy the flight. This is one little jewel of a film you will enjoy long after the end credits fade to black.

This Episode was great. Having known British Nurses seeing this Episode on TV brought those memories forward. I think the compassion of the blond nurse was amazing. She was amazing! I would like to see a reality show about her. I was slightly confused as to why the ladies didn't know they were pregnant as I have never heard of that before. However they handle it with a level of understanding that is difficult to explain. You have to see it. That is what makes this episode unusual. Liked the reality concept and camera movement. I heard this group is also producing a new reality TV series about what children eat. This series is going to be on TLC on January 1st which I can't wait to see when it hits the airwaves. I'll have to Tivo it.

British comedienne Violet Amy Mathieson was a stand out who has comedic timing similar to the British version of Luciel Ball and has a quirky spark. Very cute! Ailon Free was amazing and his ability to change from a young man at the screening and a Rabi in the movie is similar to Peter Sellers. Found the whole ensemble work and reactions just priceless. This short was great! I look forward to seeing more work by Ms. Mathieson. The movie mixes the sacred with bust your guts laughter. I've seen Daniel Dresner, recognize him in various commercials, and here as Ira the father he plays like a Ben Stiller character. Would recommend a feature out of this project. I'm interested in following the careers of these talented comedic actors.