By Sean Hendrickson
I’ve been reviewing submitted films for about 3 or so months now, and Your Move by Director Ethan Thomas is by far the most I’ve enjoyed any of them.
The concept for the film itself is fantastic: 2 close friends, one of which is moving. How do best friends cope with a foreseeable end to their closeness? There is such a genuine chemistry between the two characters, and as we progress, that chemistry only makes it all the more tragic.
Starting with the poolside scene, the music choice, lighting, and storyboarding evokes intense nostalgia. Late night sprints through baseball fields; stops at the local convenience store; silent drives down old streets; it all sets the stakes for a friendship you know is coming to a close.
At the end of the film, the walk back to retrieve all of the tossed items truly struck an emotional chord with me, and the careful placement around her new lonely room only struck it harder.
This film does an exceptional job at evoking youth, nostalgia, and the bitter-sweet cycle of growth.
I would rate this film a 5/5 stars.
Student and artist living in the pacific northwest with a focus on audio/music production and a passion for modernizing the way we live.
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