Name: Star Wars: Generations
Genre: Short, Family, Sci-Fi
Released: 2016-07-08
Duration: 5 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jack E. Curenton, Jentzen Ramirez, Jason Tobias

First: I have nothing to do with this film. Wanted to make that clear because I rarely give anything 10 stars and often suspect such ratings.

However this film in less than 5 minutes brought every emotion in the book: humor, wonder, enjoyment and at one point (I loathe to publicly admit) even a tear. No finer credit can be given any film, of any length.

I don't want to spoil this so I'll say no more about the plot except what is presented: this is a story about a relationship between a grandfather and grandson (as becomes quickly recognized). Where that goes and what makes this film so good, is where they take it from there.

If the ending seems a bit odd to some, remember: this is seen not only through the eyes of the grandson, but the grandfather himself. It is just a bit anti-climactic, but the film is so well done in its entirety I could not bring myself to dock it a star for a semi-perceived flaw. 

Great directing, story line and acting. Cinematography was excellent (considering the setting and story). I just don't see how they could have done better.

This is how films should be made, whether 5 minutes or a mini-series... and it proves there are still people around who can both write and tell a good story. Considering how I tend to tear shorts to little bits... the people involved in this can be proud they wrung 10 stars out of me. That's a rare feat indeed.

The family genre features stories specifically created to be suitable for a wide range of age groups within a family. Family-oriented content is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults, often providing entertainment that is wholesome, relatable, and appropriate for all members of a family to watch or experience together.

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The sci-fi genre, short for science fiction, features imaginative and futuristic concepts that are often rooted in scientific principles, technology, and possibilities. These stories delve into "what if" questions and can serve as a platform to address contemporary social, political, and ethical issues by projecting them onto future or alternate settings.

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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.

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