Wow, was this a wonderful but frustrating film from Brian A. Bernhard. He came up with a marvelously absurd idea yet the film really isn't finished--and there are no more clown movies!! The film is a very strange tale. It's the old Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" but with a twist. It's performed by clowns AND it's a murder mystery!! Seeing the clowns' antics made me laugh and laugh (even more than when I watch chimps dressed as humans--but it's all good) but the problems are that the film ended only part-way into the story!! It's really NOT a complete short film but looks more like a promotional film made to secure financial backers. But, until the film is completed (and I assume they will), I am stuck waiting--and I liked it way too much to want to wait!!! Plus, at this point, it appears that this is the only clown film he made--and I honestly would LOVE to see more literary classics lampooned this way.
The film features an odd but very effective use of CGI with live action, great pantomime, screwy and hilarious dialog and lots of nice twists. And if you are reading this review, Mr. Bernhard, I want more. Not later--NOW!!! You have a lot of talent but I feel like a kid who got to peak at a huge pile of Christmas presents and then was told "you can just open them NEXT Christmas...or some time in the future".
PS--I just was contacted by the director and YES my instinct was correct. They are looking for more funding to do a longer version but sadly so far no takers. If you have an extra million or two lying about, consider contacting Mr. Bernhard and funding the film. At least you can pretty much guarantee that I'll give a positive review to your investment! (1/22/09)
The film features an odd but very effective use of CGI with live action, great pantomime, screwy and hilarious dialog and lots of nice twists. And if you are reading this review, Mr. Bernhard, I want more. Not later--NOW!!! You have a lot of talent but I feel like a kid who got to peak at a huge pile of Christmas presents and then was told "you can just open them NEXT Christmas...or some time in the future".
PS--I just was contacted by the director and YES my instinct was correct. They are looking for more funding to do a longer version but sadly so far no takers. If you have an extra million or two lying about, consider contacting Mr. Bernhard and funding the film. At least you can pretty much guarantee that I'll give a positive review to your investment! (1/22/09)
