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Peter's Price (2005)
well crafted short
One of the better short films by a promising young filmmaker. Very nice plot twist without any corny or telegraphed tee-ups. There is nice chemistry between the leads and dialogue that works well with the environment. Too many shorts try to hard and a too heavy handed. This is not one of them. The cinematography is very natural for the surroundings with the one exception being a nicely stylized opening bank scene. There is an appreciated restraint in terms of tricks attempted in-camera. A trait that most indie filmmakers don't seem to grasp (less is more). I saw this film at a film festival in Hollywood and remarked how nice the picture looked projected. Time was taken in deciding the right medium. This film is very engaging and pays off big-time. A tip of the cap to you, Mitchell Cohen (and cast).