Mis-drop (2013)
300 years in the future, a forensic accountant reviews the video stream from one mercenary's drop-pod which has been damaged during the initial stages of a colonial invasion.
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It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
"Mis-drop" is a 14-minute live action short film from New Zealand. This came out back in 2013, so it will have its 5th anniversary next year. the writer and director is Ferand Peek, a visual effects artist on the Hobbit films. But as for "Mis-drop", this is his only effort as writer, director and producer in his career. Sadly, I cannot say I want to see more from him really. The one-position camera during large parts of the film is something that has worked well on many occasions and the lead actor here does an okay job too, really giving his best and still it's not really working out. This also has a negative impact eventually on the second more action packed half while the first half is more about dialogues and listening. So yeah, here we have a really futuristic Sci-Fi film and people who love the genre can check it out without being too disappointed or impressed I guess. I personally would not recommend it to anybody else though except the people who love the aforementioned genre. I give it a thumbs-down.