canadian_goon Review of Faster Than Light

Faster Than Light (2017)

Well structured storytelling with great execution

[10/10 · 5 March 2018]

In a world where everyone is trying to be the next thing, it's refreshing to see a well thought out sci-fi short that tries to entertain our thirst for more while staying within the footsteps of the classics like 2001. It's pretty hard to make a large footprint in 15 minutes, however Adam Stern gives us a great sample of storytelling within a short window. Something tangible, rooted in the real world while asking surreal questions about the universe. The visuals are stunning for a short, it felt as though I was watching a feature film. The actors were really good, from the cast at mission control, to the pilot and his family, it never felt forced or read from script. All in all a well crafted short, the only downside was it was only 15 minutes. I would like to see this explored in a longer medium.