Between Floors Review

Let me start by saying that I went into this film thinking it would be the best of The Southern Circuit Film Series. However, I was greatly let down. It was actually the worst of probably any film we have had to watch this semester. Essentially, the entire action of the movie is centered around the characters stuck in various elevators. I guess the overall idea of what the author was trying to espouse is true humanity only occurs in these tightly packed, pressured situations. With that in mind, she did accomplish her goal. Despite this fact, there were so many flaws--granted it was a student film--that I could not overlook it. For one, the film was entirely too long. At times, some of the story lines were compelling but mostly they weren't. The wealthy, problematic family had the most substance associated with it. But, the actors/writing was so poorly done that I felt very uneasy watching them on film. To make it better, the director should have focused on one or two of the stronger stories and the relationships. For example, the two men in the elevator arguing was a very compelling story yet we didn't get enough of it. Good idea for a film, but she needed to change up a few of the details.