The Surface

A comment was made that individual hopes this film "gets made." It was made.

Why do we have the need for every great movie to be feature length. This film was excellent in that it told a whole story, told very well, with a very understandable message, in a short-film version.

Now, more shorts from these profs at BYU? Sure.

Fulfilled the old show biz adage often attributed to PT Barnum:

Always leave them wanting more.

Well crafted but in the end and for my taste too dramatic.

This is a short story. It is well crafted, and doesn't waste any of your time with unnecessary special effects, mindless action, explosions, etc.

The theme is one told before in innumerable other films, both long and short, as well as in other media, such as short stories, novellas and full length books.

So, if you're looking for something entirely new, you'll be disappointed.

That takes nothing at all away from this story, though. It is graceful, simple and compelling. The author, actors and film crew should take pride in what they've accomplished.

Because--until people get the message--it is a story worth telling over and over and over again.

What a wonderful short film. This could definitely be a great series. Hope it gets made.