Although it has its flaws, this is an excellent short film.

I enjoyed many aspects of the film, especially the sets and costumes. Things felt lived-in and real while maintaining their comedic effect. Another great thing was the color palate; at the beginning of the film when Bellpond is happy and married, the colors are full of reds and golds while during the middle of the film when Bellpond is a hermit, the colors are gray and blue. The gold colors return at the end of the film when Bellpond regains hope... subtle, but appreciated. The film also incorporated animation in a charming way, and while it was a bit experimental and out there, it was nonetheless effective and enjoyable. Lastly, the narration and humor were great, and the acting was solid enough. Ultimately, it manages to sidestep most of the problems many short films have, making it all around professional looking and fun.

However, that's where my praise ends, because there are definitely things that could have been improved on. Firstly, the soundtrack was ok and fit the film well until the very end. The last song was out of place and off-putting. Also, the cinematography wasn't anything special, and some of it seemed a bit drawn out. There were a few shots that were incredibly over exposed even for the context. Lastly, the from a narrative standpoint, taking more time to introduce Yuridia more at the beginning of the film would have given the viewer more empathy for Bellpond and more happiness at his hope.

All around, though, it is an excellent short film and is definitely worth a watch especially because it is free on Youtube.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

Benedict Cumberbatch in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

Mr. Quentin O. Bellpond, a successful composer and playwright, locks himself away for 23.7 years after the disappearance of his wife until he gets a mysterious letter claiming to have new information regarding her whereabouts. In exchange for this information, the hermit must write and compose a new masterpiece within 3 weeks.

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Mr. Bellpond

Photos

Top Cast9

User reviews2

Related interests

Storyline

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed