One Dream Rush

To be fair, Taika Waititi had a very limited involvement in this 42 minute slug fest. This short gives “artistic films that make no sense” a new meaning. It was so strange that the David Lynch section made more sense than the majority of the film. And that’s just not okay. There comes a point between artistic with a meaning that just takes some digging and throwing random images onto the screen and calling it art. Not only is it weird and slow, it’s also incredibly uncomfortable to watch. There were honestly a few sections that I skipped through, and I don’t regret it. Now, it isn’t all bad. There are genuinely a few directors who made intriguing shorts. Maybe it’s my bias, but Taika Waititi’s short was my personal favorite. It wasn’t his typical comedy, but it did include his early style, which is unique. And that’s what I learned from this movie. Making a film that’s uncomfortable and weird can be good, but when it’s the same as every other short film, it doesn’t work. Sadly, those moments make up the majority of this “short.” 3.5/10