Perps | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee September 12, 2020

Perps

By John Kaler with 6.7

comedy · Short Films · english

A bunch of most unlikely characters find themselves in a uniquely strange situation, and it is at this point that the narrative begins to reveal its cards. Two men are arrested by a police officer after having been caught doing recreational drugs, and soon after a series of hilarious, unfortunate and unexpected events begin to unfold. The story thus comes to be marked by heartbreak, a former lover and a desire for revenge exploited by the two men in the hope of being allowed to be set free by the cops.

Because the film starts off with such a distinctive premise, of course the viewer is in for an interesting ride. As matters come to a head, one of the two men comes to the rescue of the heartbroken cop as an attempt at a negotiation chip. The plan is to beat up the current lover of the latter's former lover.

The film realises its intentions with a stylistic approach marked by sharp camera movements and complementary background music. It invokes laughter at the expense of the misadventures of the characters presented forth, like a quintessential comical story, and finally concludes with having given the audience a glimpse into a night of comedic and bizarre moments, while also being engaging and entertaining all along.
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