"Wasp" is a 23-minute (without credits) short film by writer and director Andrea Arnold and it was her big breakthrough movie as this film did not only win an Academy Award, but tons of other honors at film festivals all over the world. Also, once it got nominated, it was almost always a safe pick for the win it seems. In the center of it is a single mother of four, who runs into an old boyfriend again, but lies to him about the kids. While on a date, she has not only to keep said date going, but also take care of the kids at the same time. The lead actress plays her part well and she is not really known. The lead actor is a bit more famous ("The Football Factory") and he also does a fine job here. Arnold was a fairly unknown actress herself in the early years of her career before putting her focus on filmmaking. In the 12 years after "Wasp", she directed 3 other movies and number 4 is going to come out soon. All in all, this is a decent short film. I think it is a bit overrated because of that pivotal moment involving the youngest child of the protagonist at the end, but it's by no means bad. Occasionally mediocre, but for the most part a success. Oh yeah and the Ronan Keating song is pretty great as well. Recommended.
Review of Wasp
