"What Not To Do When You Find A Black Hole: A Review of the Short Film 'The Black Hole'."

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Title : The Black Hole 
Year : 2008
Language : English 
Producer : Ben Sullivan
Director(s) : Phil Sampson & Olly Williams 
Cast : Napoleon Ryan
Duration : 2 minutes 49 seconds 

Watching 'The Black Hole' written and directed by the duo Philip Sansom and Olly Williams was a very riveting journey into the uncharted territories of space and everything beyond. The film was released in the year 2008 and is a little more than 2 minutes, 2 minutes and 49 seconds, to be exact. It has made great use of this time frame and each scene is carefully crafted, allowing no second to go to waste. The directors have made sure that the overall film has a well-paced viewing experience. Digging into its background, the film appears to be inspired by another short story published in 1941 by Marcel Aymé named “Le Passe-Muraille” (The Man Who Walked through Walls).

The film took the quote "to infinity and beyond" quite literally. It easily falls under the genre of sci-fi and is a great example of a creative film which makes use of minimal props to produce maximum effect.

The lighting in "The Black Hole" is a masterful example of how cinematography can be used to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions in the audience. The music is carefully selected to heighten tension and create a sense of foreboding. The excellent combination of music and lighting keeps the viewer hooked, immersing them fully in the unfolding events of the film. The sound and lighting complement each other in a remarkable way, ensuring the viewer's complete engagement.

This one-man show starring Napoleon Ryan, who single-handedly carries the entire film on his back, makes great use of non verbal communication. The lack of dialogue does not make the film any less credible as a short film. In fact, it makes the film more intriguing and thought-provoking. The absence of dialogue is balanced by the actors' superb facial expressions. The character development or in this case - the character's slow fall from grace is  shown quite clearly, he goes from a tired office worker to an overzealous thief, he turns from an office worker to a thief overnight. 

What I found most fascinating was how the black hole grew bigger and bigger. This small change was unnoticeable, but it was very significant how his ambitions and greed grew along with the black hole, eventually swallowing him whole. The urge to steal grew with every minor theft, the film is a great commentary on human vices and how they control us. The man is not in control but the greed in him has the upper hand. Another element I loved about the film was the colour scheme chosen; it was visually appealing and not overstimulating. It wasn't at the slightest bit boring and had me hooked from the beginning till the very end. I would definitely recommend it because it is a light-hearted film which doesn't take up much of your time but still gives you insight on greed and its dangers, a great film for moral education and suitable for audiences of all age groups.