Adam Watson's, The Lost One addresses a theme I've never seen before in a film. By the end of viewing it, I was truly interested and wanted to see more about this person, Bill, and what other parts of his life were deeply changed and on a downward course as a result of his grief and regrets.
It is a dense topic. Probably the reason this is a rarely-approached film subject is that it's not easy to film. But Watson wrote and built the character in short space, and deftly directed it into cinematic form.
The movement of the film is well-paced, showing us the character's idyllic view, then gradually revealing his torment and present reality. We're introduced to an aging man who is in denial of his lost mental function, and is battling with his painful past at the same time. It's very heavy stuff, but this film does the job artfully, drawing you into a now altered life, and then fluidly sustains that interest.
Watson does an ace job of setting a normal tone, and then gradually moving into a dark, disturbed, and uncomfortable place as we walk alongside of the main character, Bill. There are some genuinely shocking moments, bringing us in deeper with the whole experience.
The attention to every detail in telling this story adds to the intense mood, and the director and actors did a perfect job of the entire project. Casting was on target. The role of every character was in a satisfying balance. I loved the ending.
Another plus that set this short above the norm was the excellent soundtrack. The music was a great asset to the production. So many times even an average soundtrack distracts, but this one is professionally polished.
Well done on this film. I'll look for more from this filmmaker.
It is a dense topic. Probably the reason this is a rarely-approached film subject is that it's not easy to film. But Watson wrote and built the character in short space, and deftly directed it into cinematic form.
The movement of the film is well-paced, showing us the character's idyllic view, then gradually revealing his torment and present reality. We're introduced to an aging man who is in denial of his lost mental function, and is battling with his painful past at the same time. It's very heavy stuff, but this film does the job artfully, drawing you into a now altered life, and then fluidly sustains that interest.
Watson does an ace job of setting a normal tone, and then gradually moving into a dark, disturbed, and uncomfortable place as we walk alongside of the main character, Bill. There are some genuinely shocking moments, bringing us in deeper with the whole experience.
The attention to every detail in telling this story adds to the intense mood, and the director and actors did a perfect job of the entire project. Casting was on target. The role of every character was in a satisfying balance. I loved the ending.
Another plus that set this short above the norm was the excellent soundtrack. The music was a great asset to the production. So many times even an average soundtrack distracts, but this one is professionally polished.
Well done on this film. I'll look for more from this filmmaker.
