So I found out about Kyle Gehring's short film "Inquisition" thru myspace.com. The film looked very intriguing and I requested a copy, and Mr. Gehring kindly sent one.
After watching the film twice, I feel something is missing. There's a strong message within this film about acceptance of the beliefs of others, and the dangers of a so called government that can control every aspect of a citizen's life even their deepest faith.
With such a strong concept behind it I was expecting much more. The locations of the film were great, and even the cinematography was good for something shot on HD, but as we all know these are all things that do not make a film stand out.
With the initial scene I was expecting something more compelling, I was really impressed with the government troops storming in with their guns into Isaac's apartment, but that is literally all the action the viewer is given. The rest is a debate between a Lieutenant and Isaac about the "state" and how they could be similar...or not as the Lieutenant demands. And that is all. The climax is that Isaac is hauled off to prison for his death sentence. We know nothing else.
If you're going to restrict the majority of your film to a debate (which is very innovative actually) at least have your characters truly engage one another. And have good actors. Paul Winters was good, but I saw right through Greg Bronson. This debate for me represented the actual state going against god, and god lost because he did not seem to care whatsoever.
4 out of 10 stars from me.
After watching the film twice, I feel something is missing. There's a strong message within this film about acceptance of the beliefs of others, and the dangers of a so called government that can control every aspect of a citizen's life even their deepest faith.
With such a strong concept behind it I was expecting much more. The locations of the film were great, and even the cinematography was good for something shot on HD, but as we all know these are all things that do not make a film stand out.
With the initial scene I was expecting something more compelling, I was really impressed with the government troops storming in with their guns into Isaac's apartment, but that is literally all the action the viewer is given. The rest is a debate between a Lieutenant and Isaac about the "state" and how they could be similar...or not as the Lieutenant demands. And that is all. The climax is that Isaac is hauled off to prison for his death sentence. We know nothing else.
If you're going to restrict the majority of your film to a debate (which is very innovative actually) at least have your characters truly engage one another. And have good actors. Paul Winters was good, but I saw right through Greg Bronson. This debate for me represented the actual state going against god, and god lost because he did not seem to care whatsoever.
4 out of 10 stars from me.