Review of Madre

Madre (I) (2017)
8/10
Some great suspense and tension here
5 November 2023
I found this short film to be very engaging, particularly due to the fact that it's seemingly all shot in one take, as the two actors seamlessly moved through different rooms. The decision to shoot everything in real-time and keep everything present contributed significantly to the mounting tension and suspense in the film. I do have to agree with the opinion of another reviewer here regarding the conclusion. While I wasn't looking for a tidy, pat wrap-up, the suddenness of one character just dashing out the door just seemed too abrupt to me. I'm looking forward to seeing the 2019 feature film by director Sorogoyen that was inspired by this short, if I can find it. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend watching this short film as it expertly constructs a gradual, almost frantic, sense of suspense.
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