Review by Grace Snyder
G.I.F.T.S,
a short film from Cleveland filmmaker Miki Blak, documents Cara’s
(Roberta Robinson) attempt to use mind power to move objects. Cara
had taken an online class in which her professor claimed a person
could do anything with their mind, so long as they focus and use
their full potential.
Cara
seems to be trying to prove herself throughout. Left out and
practically invisible on her campus, it seems as if she is longing to
do something special and to be something special. However, the events
that take place may be more than she bargained for.
The
short starts as a very believable mockumentary as Cara is recording
herself attempting to move a coffee mug with her mind. She has
numerous attempts that end in laughter and later frustration. It is a
convincing performance from Robinson and one will feel as if they are
truly watching a video posted online. After a few video entries, she
manages to move the cup. From there the short takes an odd and
unexpected turn. Unfortunately the dark and twisted second half of
the short renders it less believable and taints what otherwise would
be a very interesting short film. 1 out of 4 stars,
We've embedded the video in this post for those viewers who wish to see it for themselves.
We've embedded the video in this post for those viewers who wish to see it for themselves.
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