Consent is a 6-minute comedic short with fundamentally one joke all through. It works because the film is so short, however would be effectively played out if it's runtime were just enlarged. Consent's dialogue is amusing and top-notch. There's something certain about his comical inclination, which I cherish and value without fail. There's an incongruity and a specific perspective that impacts me and is constantly convenient and powerful. The look and feel of Consent is run of typical for Reitman even this early on. Beyond roused tasteful and expressive decisions, there are repeating themes and protagonists that he went ahead to additionally investigate and refine later. For the most part it's his interest with unlikable characters.
I also think that it is totally based on just one joke and it worked because it is short film. In the first minute of the clip there is no sign of the joke or any comic. It was totally a romantic genre, but as soon as he takes out the form it starts getting weirder at first and funnier later on as the film continues. One more thing that works very well is the lawyers the guy is a girl and lawyer of girl is guy, it is also funny. It explore really broad explanations of the things to include in sex. It is a funny film.
I found this short awkwardly laughable in the beginning and then proceeded to laugh geniunly at the premise. The film implored a number of OTS shots between the couple talking, as well as more wide OTS shots when the lawyers appeared. I don't remember but the lawyers ever getting solo MED shots or close-ups. This was likely done to signify their relation to the client and that the two were essentially one. I liked how the beginning had you thinking one thing and then turn you on your head. The premise was funny and the actors grew in their ability as the scene progressed - they seemed better suited to nodding and smiling then speaking.
Ella Oprandy: Consent by Jason Reitman The choice to use blatant corniness and awkwardness in the beginning of this short, as well as the film's title in some ways, achieved what I believe to be its goal to mislead the viewer into thinking this short is anything but a comedy. Consent was funny and witty without being dismissive or offensive about the underlying issue. I think Reitman did a good job of conveying that he was just poking fun at something, not writing the issue of consent off as wholly unimportant. The lighting in the film was a little low for a comedy, especially on the side of the girl's lawyer. Reitman missed an small opportunity to make a slightly bigger comedic impact in some places by almost exclusively having the lawyers speak to each other past a certain point. I think in places where the lawyers were essentially speaking for their clients, it would have been funnier had the teenagers spoken those lines instead (my client doesn’t follow, etc.). I thought it was an interesting choice to have a male lawyer representing the female teenager and a female lawyer representing the male teenager, the reversal of which could have really changed the dynamic of the film; even more so if there had been two female lawyers. Overall, this short was pretty funny though I think it could have easily crossed over into offensive or weird, a shift it almost made at the suggestion of a threesome as the ending, which I thought could have been done better.
Karenya Garrett: Consent by Jason Reitman This short film starts off as this awkward,corny,romantic situation in the beginning. But as it started to pick throughout, it got the core of the situation, comically, without being offensive. I thought that Reitman did a good job with how he approached the topic, conveying the issue with a comedic approach, but still not disregarding the issue whatsoever. I enjoyed on how the lawyers took over once the consent form came into play. I think that added more the comedic value of the film. I liked over how the gender of the lawyers was switched with the gender of clients. The shots were good, medium shots and the close up to show the relationship with their clients. Overall, I enjoyed the short film and thought it was funny without being too offensive or disrespecting the topic.
Tyler Mcilwain: Consent by Jason Reitman The short film Consent, by Jason Reitman, is mocking consensual sex in a college environment. The rundown between the attorneys was quite comical due to the awkwardness of the sexual acts translated into law terms. I found it even more ironic that it was made in 2004. Since, we have become a more technical society, this wouldn’t surprise me being more of a thing in coming generations. With the combination of dating and chatting apps, young adults and teens are having the same discussions but not in legal terms and no signature line involved. As the internet and technology continue to evolve, this may no longer be a mockery in the future. I thought both characters were represented equally and appreciated how the awkwardness carried you through the entire piece.
Consent is a very funny short film by Jason Reitman. It starts off semi awkward until you get what the real basis of the film is about. Reitman does a great job using comedy to shed light on an often-controversial topic in college and universities all over the country. Although the lighting was a bit low, the shots were done very well. The actors also did a good job, most of the dialogue being between the lawyers rather than the teenagers themselves. Also the other girl at the end was a great way to end the film on a light joke to tie it all together.
Peyton Wilkins: Consent by Jason Reitman Consent is a comical short that focuses on the issue of consent before having sex. The beginning makes me think it was going to be a typical romantic bedroom scene. When the boy pulled out the consent form and the lawyers appeared, the film became much more interesting. I like how the lawyers spoke for the college students instead of the couple speaking for themselves. The lighting in Consent was a little low and the same shots were used throughout the film. The shots are understandable though because the room was small and because of where everyone was positioned. Overall, Consent was good with light humor and avoided being too offensive.
John Anderson: Consent by Jason Reitman Consent is a funny short film about sexual consent between a boy and a girl. What I think Consent did well as a comedy short was that it snuck up on the viewers as a comedy. The first minute feels like an instructional video shown in high school sex ed classes about sexual consent. After about a minute in when the boy says he should grab something, nobody expects him to pull out a legal document for sexual consent and it quickly turns into a comedy. Then we are surprised again when the boy and the girl's lawyers show up to review the document. I liked how the lawyers had a bigger speaking role and the boy and girl reacted mostly with just facial expressions. The innuendos implied were easy to understand which makes it more enjoyable that things aren't going over the viewers head. I thought the ending was strong as well, instead of ending it with the lawyers walking out and the boy and girl proceeding with hooking up, a new character is introduced, insinuating the possibility of a threesome. The boy character is clearly interested and the girl character in clearly uninterested. This was one of the funnier short films this semester.
Alex Harris: Consent by Jason Reitman I love comedies. I really enjoy well written comedies. This is a well written comedy. The jokes are good, the punchlines are meaningful and well spread out through the entire film. The concept is a bit risque but handled with good taste and the innuendo works wonders for easy laughs. All of these are the marks of well written comedy. Now, a well written comedy can be very easy killed by its acting, and these actors are laugh murderers. The only people whose delivery actually felt naturally funny were the female lawyer and the girl at the very end, and that is being gracious as she might have slowly burnt out if she had more lines. This film is a wonderful teaching tool for how a funny premise and writing can still make a funny film even through poor acting.
Dylan Milinkovich: Consent by Jason Reitman Consent was a comedic short film that delivered one joke through well written script. It has really nice back and forth conversations between the lawyers stating the rules and whats allowed for sex. The acting of the guy and girl on the bed while the lawyers were talking is also spot on. The comedic value continued as the last girl walked in after the lawyers left and the was obviously wanting her to. It just plays an overall comedic loos for sexual consent in a very hyperbolic way. I enjoyed the film and thought the length was just right for the joke that it was.
Virginia Nobles: Okay well that made me feel kind of uncomfortable to watch. Consent is a short film about the consent of sexual acts between both parties. I'm sure this video is to make a point about how its awkward but necessary, which is good. It would be nice if this were to actually happen where as it would make life just a little bit more easier in that department. Although this was little awkward to watch, I appreciated how the filmmaker made it also kind of light hearted with some jokes. The quality of the video was not the bet but overall the video was good.
Alex Hubbard: Consent by Jason Reitman This short film exemplified the awkwardness of the film's topic. The college student's obvious acting and stereotypical lines added to the awkward and comedic value of the film. The DP used smart angles, always keeping the college student's faces in the frame even while the lawyers were conversing. The lighting and vignette effect gave the film a cheap vibe, again adding to the uncomfortable feeling of the film. One of my favorite aspects was the casting, I loved how they cast a male as the female's lawyer and a female as the male's lawyer. It provided a balance for the sexual topics of conversation.
This short film has a comedic take on what normally is a very serious topic. This short is over ten years old, but it is still relevant. The short portrayed consent as an awkward and somewhat uncomfortable factor to overcome. No matter how uncomfortable it was to discuss it was still necessary which is what I think was trying to be portrayed. It does go over the top with the lawyers but that’s what makes it a comedy.
I thought this film had a very comedic take on a serious topic. It's usually these kinds of topics that are common in films but the comedy that came with this made it very funny and enjoyable. I really liked how it took place all in one room. It gave it a feel like there was nothing else in the film going on other than the two lawyers arguing. Also I thought it was funny because usually consenting does occur in situations like this, but I thought it was funny how they exaggerated it for this film. I enjoyed the acting and shot selection too. Overall a good, funny film.
The short film was extremely awkward to me, but I understand what Reitman was trying to get across here. He was implying the sexual content between the two parties and everything that basically comes with sexual activities. The shot composition and color scheme chosen fits well with the story Reitman is trying to tell, I love the dark lighting he has going in the film. The film went from focusing on the teenagers to the lawyers being the main characters in the film. It was definitely a quite entertaining short film that will definitely come off awkward at first, but as you keep watching you then understand where Reitman went with it and where the title of the piece comes from.
Kat Flandermeyer: Consent by Jason Reitman Two minutes longer and this short would have beat the joke to death. As is it's stretching it. It feels like it's having too much fun with a serious, legitimate topic, and I'm genuinely unsure what point the director is trying to make. The camera work is cheap and poorly lit, although it works for the vibe of the film as kind of cheesy and awkward. The music when the third walks in is a nice touch. I like the back and forth mirroring of shots of the lawyers and their clients, keeping both pairs in a frame together. The dialogue is fun at some points, especially when they're discussing article 17, but again I'm still not sure of the point the director is trying to make here. I'm not sure what he wants to laugh at, and that's what makes this an eh film for me.
The short film consent is a comedic take on a serious issue in relationships. The importance of consent in sexual activities has been given even more importance in the past few years, and this short film looks at some of the complexities of the issue. It shows how even a serious topic like this one can be joked about, and can be joked about in an effective way. The point of the film is not to say that consent isn't important, but rather that it is more difficult and complex than just saying "yes." As far as the production of this short film, it seemed very simple. It was all shot on one location, using only five actors, and looked as if it could easily be done within a few hours. The lighting is used strategically, and the framing is relatively traditional. The point of this film is not the production of it, but rather the comedic story. The dialogue is very snappy, as it should be, otherwise I could see the piece dragging on. I think overall the film shows how you can find comedy in nearly any topic, and how you can do so with a small production.
I actually want to spend this blog spot on a very interesting topic brought up by Tyler Mcilwain. "I found it even more ironic that it was made in 2004" is a line he mentions in his post. 13 years ago I would be 8 years old. Since then, I can recall multiple sexual assaults on campus that were able to gain national attention (rightfully so). As well as those incidents occurring over those 13 years, I became more knowledgable on the subject and I believe society has become more committed to spreading awareness. However, imagine the possible out come that could come from this video being published today. Pretend that it caught attention of mainstream media. Would it gain heat for possibly being insensitive? Would it be praised for spreading awareness? We live in a very different society in comparison to 13, 20, 30 years ago.
Sam Sheriff: Consent by Jason Reitman is a very short comedy, but I honestly think it could be further shortened. There are parts in the "negotiation" that seem to go too long or that are almost repetitions of earlier variations on the broad joke of the film. I was also confused by the lighting choices that made the shots with each lawyer look like they were somewhat vignetted. That shot composition looks like it should imply something sinister, but that is not what is going on at all. I think a better idea would be to have that dark intimate lighting when the couple is alone, and then when the lawyers are there wash out the scene with fluorescents as if they are meeting in an actual law office. Perhaps even have the lawyers bring in a wooden table over the couple so that they could further visually highlight the absurd juxtaposition going on. When the lawyers leave, everything could go back to how it was, and the final bit with the roommate could remain unchanged.
Kyle Heinze: Consent by Jason Reitman I found this short film to be both funny and well put-together. From a film standpoint, there was obviously not a lot of pre-production work to be done aside from the writing. That being said, the editing and blocking in the film made the story and dialogue easy to follow. I found the concept of this film to be risky but well-executed. If this film was released now, in our more "politically correct" society, I feel like there would have definitely been more backlash for the filmmaker. In my opinion however, the short was very comical and makes the audience think about the harsh realities of modern society.
Christian Ellis: Consent by Jason Reitman From the very beginning of the film I had no idea what to expect. The laughing was weird and made me cringe because it made me that uncomfortable. However as the film goes on it turned out to be hilarious. I like how Reitman was able to take an extremely serious topic and turn it into something comical that people can comfortably discuss. If there was a way to shorten it I think it would be a great commercial. I wasn't a big fan of how dark it was but I'm sure that's the mood Reitman was going for. Also the music at the end was hilarious, it fit perfect.
Braedan Snow Consent by Jason Reitman The short film was a very cheesy comedy about sexual consent, and it seemed very cliche. The vignette was very strong and overdone, and gave it a cheap PSA type feel as if the audience was almost looking through a telescope. For such a prevalent and serious topic, it was joked about too much, and I feel as if the message was lost in all the joking around. Although, since this video was made in 2004, sexual assault and consent were not taken as seriously as they are now over a decade later. There was little shot variation, and it almost felt as if I was watching a tennis match between the two lawyers. The audio was also blown out, but that could be due to the YouTube quality of it. Overall I was not extremely impressed with this short film.
Consent is a case study in situational humor derived from incongruous juxtaposition. The formality and wit of the lawyer characters is incongruous with the awkward small talk of the college students. This is because both of the students are talking about things they already know, creating a hollow feel in their dialogue. The lawyers' conversation is efficient and productive, creating a humorous incongruity. Additionally, the soft lighting and shadowed corners create an intimate atmosphere, which the audience subconsciously believes will serve the central event of the scene: sex, but instead creates an incongruity with the formal tone of the lawyer's interaction.
I find this kind of humor extremely refreshing. The jokes have visual and verbal elements and those elements work together by being opposed to one another, creating an extended joke, crying far from the likes of a Judd Apatow or Will Ferrel comedy which, while funny, aren't particularly cinematic like this short was
This short film was very funny. The juxtaposition of legalese with something as human and awkward as consent and first sexual encounters was expertly executed. As far as production goes, it was not a high-production value film. The lighting was not very great, and it looks like it was shot on a Flip camcorder in 2008. I don't really have a problem with it because i think the dialogue and humor is way more important than that, and it really wasn't distracting at all. The shot variety was also pretty non-existent, but there are only so many different shots that could be used in this situation so it didn't bother me. Overall, I quite enjoyed this film and would recommend it to anyone else.
This short film starts off with a romantic scene of a couple laying in bed. There is a feeling that there might be some intimacy to come until the lawyers appear creating a comedic aspect to the story. I also enjoyed the irony of the both of the lawyers being opposite sex. The consistency of the one joke being told throughout the story. It helped the story flow and allowed the audience to well understand what is going on in the film.
Ayyy I liked it. Very funny stuff. In the absence of anything particularly compelling or cogent to write about, here are a few different thoughts on the short:
* The lighting was very dynamic on the two leads for such a small space, with noticeable key lights, fill lights and back lights. The lighting didn't fall quite as well on the lawyers, who looked a bit too far in the shadow, but perhaps that was intentional.
* The lawyers were hilarious. Great performances and excellent writing. I especially loved the Article 20 joke.
* I really thought that weird wall-collage behind the bed was interesting. I don't know if it was made specifically for the movie or just chosen for it, but it was cool. I spent a hot minute trying to figure out what the hell I was looking at.
* Really, dude? You can't do Article 17? My God, don't be such a baby.
* I do find the "message" of this short, inasmuch as there even is one, to be a bit dubious. Are we poking fun at how bothersome and uncool it is to ask for consent? (At least, the way we're all encouraged in AlcoholEDU Freshman year) Or perhaps subtly commenting on the extremely problematic legalities associated with prosecuting rape on college campuses? Nah, I'm going to put those worms back in the can and just think of this as a funny short with funny lawyers and no "message" whatsoever.
Chris O'Connor: Consent by Jason Reitman In the first part of the film, there isn't any humor or comedic elements. It starts out romantic yet awkward but quickly turns funny after he takes out the form. The tonal shift works very well and adds to the comedic aspect of the film. The lighting was low with high contrast between light and dark, adding another layer to the abrupt switch to comedy. Having the opposing lawyers provide most of the dialogue created a less offensive way of delivering a message. Overall, Consent was a lighthearted comedic take on a rather controversial topic.
Cody Quinn: Consent by Jason Reitman The opening of this film was very interesting. I love how we go from a feel of romance to a comedy. The comedy aspect of this "sex contract" is hilarious. The camera angles are my favorite part of this short. The framing of each kid and lawyer were done very nicely. The close-ups are also framed very nicely. This short really makes you wonder if there was this much formality of consent within relationships. Maybe some problems could be solved. Overall, the story was very different, yet intriguing. I enjoyed this short comedy very much.
Justin LaSor: Consent by Jason Reitman I was not expecting this film to go the way it did. Based off the name itself and how it opened, I was thinking it was going to be a more serious type of film. Upon entrance of the lawyers is where I began to realize what was going on and loved it. The comedy of such a serious matter was great. I also loved the different shots that were used. Rather, the MCU-two shots that they used. The shot was specifically focused on the lawyer, but also included the reaction of the lawyer's client. Overall, i really enjoyed this short film.
I wrote a post earlier, but it wouldn't post, so that is why I am writing it again. I apologize if it shows up twice.
I thought this film was the perfect balance between a comedic short and dark short. At first I wasn't sure how I felt about having the shots underexposed, but overall it worked pretty well for the film. The only subjects I kind of had trouble seeing were the lawyers. Additionally, I thought it was interesting how the girls lawyer was a man and the guys lawyer was a woman. One of the most clever parts was the fact that they never explicitly said what they were talking about and used a lot of sexual innuendos. However, I always knew what they were talking about.
Anthony Reed: Consent by Jason Reitman This was a funny film, but I didn't understand why the decision was made to make a comedy so visually dark. On top of being dark already the film was heavy on vignetting bringing the dark edges of the corners to isolate the characters. I would think that using shallow depth of field would have been better with a brightly lit or mellow warm tones to fit the comedic romance theme.
Sam Gay:I was completely caught by surprise with the way this film changed and how quickly the tone changed. The tone was serious at first and then became very comical almost as if making a joke out of the complexity of consent. Overall, the film was put together very well and achieved what I thought it set out to. The ending pulled it all together even better as another girl walks in asking if she needed to get her lawyer involved.
Devin Murphy: Consent by Jason Reitman is a brilliant satirical look at college sexual relationships. In the opening seconds this looks to be a serious PSA on consent. The dark contrast, shadows and intimate shot angle has all the signs of serious contents. However when the boy character pulls out the contract the film takes on an ironic feel. The lawyers back and forth banter while in the "clients" are in the foreground staring into each other's eyes is played off very well. The piece executes its point very well and maintains the serious looking tone to highlight how while the concept is funny, the moral is seriously important.
This film was very interesting. It was comedic, but at the same time it was very dark. I think if the lighting would have been brighter, it would have helped take out some of the "darkness" but that was clearly the point of the film...which I didn't quite understand. Different but interesting film. I also didnt understand the oval shade around each character. This film consisted of mostly medium, medium close up, close up, and medium wide shots. Different film than what we have watched in the past.
Consent was a fairly interesting. I liked the idea of when they brought out a negotiation process to their frolicking. You can obviously tell that this movie is a little dated with the dark edges around the corners but overall still good. Theire variety in shots between the characters and their "sex lawyers" were great. The idea of consensual sex was well organized specially when they were negotiating about what is acceptable during the intercourse between the main characters. Overall this was interesting and I got a good laugh from this.
Consent is a 6-minute comedic short with fundamentally one joke all through. It works because the film is so short, however would be effectively played out if it's runtime were just enlarged. Consent's dialogue is amusing and top-notch. There's something certain about his comical inclination, which I cherish and value without fail. There's an incongruity and a specific perspective that impacts me and is constantly convenient and powerful. The look and feel of Consent is run of typical for Reitman even this early on. Beyond roused tasteful and expressive decisions, there are repeating themes and protagonists that he went ahead to additionally investigate and refine later. For the most part it's his interest with unlikable characters.
ReplyDeleteI also think that it is totally based on just one joke and it worked because it is short film. In the first minute of the clip there is no sign of the joke or any comic. It was totally a romantic genre, but as soon as he takes out the form it starts getting weirder at first and funnier later on as the film continues. One more thing that works very well is the lawyers the guy is a girl and lawyer of girl is guy, it is also funny. It explore really broad explanations of the things to include in sex. It is a funny film.
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ReplyDeleteI found this short awkwardly laughable in the beginning and then proceeded to laugh geniunly at the premise. The film implored a number of OTS shots between the couple talking, as well as more wide OTS shots when the lawyers appeared. I don't remember but the lawyers ever getting solo MED shots or close-ups. This was likely done to signify their relation to the client and that the two were essentially one. I liked how the beginning had you thinking one thing and then turn you on your head. The premise was funny and the actors grew in their ability as the scene progressed - they seemed better suited to nodding and smiling then speaking.
ReplyDeleteElla Oprandy: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThe choice to use blatant corniness and awkwardness in the beginning of this short, as well as the film's title in some ways, achieved what I believe to be its goal to mislead the viewer into thinking this short is anything but a comedy. Consent was funny and witty without being dismissive or offensive about the underlying issue. I think Reitman did a good job of conveying that he was just poking fun at something, not writing the issue of consent off as wholly unimportant. The lighting in the film was a little low for a comedy, especially on the side of the girl's lawyer. Reitman missed an small opportunity to make a slightly bigger comedic impact in some places by almost exclusively having the lawyers speak to each other past a certain point. I think in places where the lawyers were essentially speaking for their clients, it would have been funnier had the teenagers spoken those lines instead (my client doesn’t follow, etc.). I thought it was an interesting choice to have a male lawyer representing the female teenager and a female lawyer representing the male teenager, the reversal of which could have really changed the dynamic of the film; even more so if there had been two female lawyers. Overall, this short was pretty funny though I think it could have easily crossed over into offensive or weird, a shift it almost made at the suggestion of a threesome as the ending, which I thought could have been done better.
Karenya Garrett: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis short film starts off as this awkward,corny,romantic situation in the beginning. But as it started to pick throughout, it got the core of the situation, comically, without being offensive. I thought that Reitman did a good job with how he approached the topic, conveying the issue with a comedic approach, but still not disregarding the issue whatsoever. I enjoyed on how the lawyers took over once the consent form came into play. I think that added more the comedic value of the film. I liked over how the gender of the lawyers was switched with the gender of clients. The shots were good, medium shots and the close up to show the relationship with their clients. Overall, I enjoyed the short film and thought it was funny without being too offensive or disrespecting the topic.
Tyler Mcilwain: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThe short film Consent, by Jason Reitman, is mocking consensual sex in a college environment. The rundown between the attorneys was quite comical due to the awkwardness of the sexual acts translated into law terms. I found it even more ironic that it was made in 2004. Since, we have become a more technical society, this wouldn’t surprise me being more of a thing in coming generations. With the combination of dating and chatting apps, young adults and teens are having the same discussions but not in legal terms and no signature line involved. As the internet and technology continue to evolve, this may no longer be a mockery in the future. I thought both characters were represented equally and appreciated how the awkwardness carried you through the entire piece.
Kelsey Peterson: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent is a very funny short film by Jason Reitman. It starts off semi awkward until you get what the real basis of the film is about. Reitman does a great job using comedy to shed light on an often-controversial topic in college and universities all over the country. Although the lighting was a bit low, the shots were done very well. The actors also did a good job, most of the dialogue being between the lawyers rather than the teenagers themselves. Also the other girl at the end was a great way to end the film on a light joke to tie it all together.
Peyton Wilkins: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent is a comical short that focuses on the issue of consent before having sex. The beginning makes me think it was going to be a typical romantic bedroom scene. When the boy pulled out the consent form and the lawyers appeared, the film became much more interesting. I like how the lawyers spoke for the college students instead of the couple speaking for themselves. The lighting in Consent was a little low and the same shots were used throughout the film. The shots are understandable though because the room was small and because of where everyone was positioned. Overall, Consent was good with light humor and avoided being too offensive.
John Anderson: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent is a funny short film about sexual consent between a boy and a girl. What I think Consent did well as a comedy short was that it snuck up on the viewers as a comedy. The first minute feels like an instructional video shown in high school sex ed classes about sexual consent. After about a minute in when the boy says he should grab something, nobody expects him to pull out a legal document for sexual consent and it quickly turns into a comedy. Then we are surprised again when the boy and the girl's lawyers show up to review the document. I liked how the lawyers had a bigger speaking role and the boy and girl reacted mostly with just facial expressions. The innuendos implied were easy to understand which makes it more enjoyable that things aren't going over the viewers head. I thought the ending was strong as well, instead of ending it with the lawyers walking out and the boy and girl proceeding with hooking up, a new character is introduced, insinuating the possibility of a threesome. The boy character is clearly interested and the girl character in clearly uninterested. This was one of the funnier short films this semester.
Alex Harris: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteI love comedies. I really enjoy well written comedies. This is a well written comedy. The jokes are good, the punchlines are meaningful and well spread out through the entire film. The concept is a bit risque but handled with good taste and the innuendo works wonders for easy laughs. All of these are the marks of well written comedy. Now, a well written comedy can be very easy killed by its acting, and these actors are laugh murderers. The only people whose delivery actually felt naturally funny were the female lawyer and the girl at the very end, and that is being gracious as she might have slowly burnt out if she had more lines. This film is a wonderful teaching tool for how a funny premise and writing can still make a funny film even through poor acting.
Dylan Milinkovich: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent was a comedic short film that delivered one joke through well written script. It has really nice back and forth conversations between the lawyers stating the rules and whats allowed for sex. The acting of the guy and girl on the bed while the lawyers were talking is also spot on. The comedic value continued as the last girl walked in after the lawyers left and the was obviously wanting her to. It just plays an overall comedic loos for sexual consent in a very hyperbolic way. I enjoyed the film and thought the length was just right for the joke that it was.
Virginia Nobles: Okay well that made me feel kind of uncomfortable to watch. Consent is a short film about the consent of sexual acts between both parties. I'm sure this video is to make a point about how its awkward but necessary, which is good. It would be nice if this were to actually happen where as it would make life just a little bit more easier in that department. Although this was little awkward to watch, I appreciated how the filmmaker made it also kind of light hearted with some jokes. The quality of the video was not the bet but overall the video was good.
ReplyDeleteAlex Hubbard: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis short film exemplified the awkwardness of the film's topic. The college student's obvious acting and stereotypical lines added to the awkward and comedic value of the film. The DP used smart angles, always keeping the college student's faces in the frame even while the lawyers were conversing.
The lighting and vignette effect gave the film a cheap vibe, again adding to the uncomfortable feeling of the film. One of my favorite aspects was the casting, I loved how they cast a male as the female's lawyer and a female as the male's lawyer. It provided a balance for the sexual topics of conversation.
Rolf Konrad: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis short film has a comedic take on what normally is a very serious topic. This short is over ten years old, but it is still relevant. The short portrayed consent as an awkward and somewhat uncomfortable factor to overcome. No matter how uncomfortable it was to discuss it was still necessary which is what I think was trying to be portrayed. It does go over the top with the lawyers but that’s what makes it a comedy.
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I thought this film had a very comedic take on a serious topic. It's usually these kinds of topics that are common in films but the comedy that came with this made it very funny and enjoyable. I really liked how it took place all in one room. It gave it a feel like there was nothing else in the film going on other than the two lawyers arguing. Also I thought it was funny because usually consenting does occur in situations like this, but I thought it was funny how they exaggerated it for this film. I enjoyed the acting and shot selection too. Overall a good, funny film.
Keri Drake: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThe short film was extremely awkward to me, but I understand what Reitman was trying to get across here. He was implying the sexual content between the two parties and everything that basically comes with sexual activities. The shot composition and color scheme chosen fits well with the story Reitman is trying to tell, I love the dark lighting he has going in the film. The film went from focusing on the teenagers to the lawyers being the main characters in the film. It was definitely a quite entertaining short film that will definitely come off awkward at first, but as you keep watching you then understand where Reitman went with it and where the title of the piece comes from.
Kat Flandermeyer: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteTwo minutes longer and this short would have beat the joke to death. As is it's stretching it. It feels like it's having too much fun with a serious, legitimate topic, and I'm genuinely unsure what point the director is trying to make.
The camera work is cheap and poorly lit, although it works for the vibe of the film as kind of cheesy and awkward. The music when the third walks in is a nice touch. I like the back and forth mirroring of shots of the lawyers and their clients, keeping both pairs in a frame together. The dialogue is fun at some points, especially when they're discussing article 17, but again I'm still not sure of the point the director is trying to make here. I'm not sure what he wants to laugh at, and that's what makes this an eh film for me.
Nick Stellon: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThe short film consent is a comedic take on a serious issue in relationships. The importance of consent in sexual activities has been given even more importance in the past few years, and this short film looks at some of the complexities of the issue. It shows how even a serious topic like this one can be joked about, and can be joked about in an effective way. The point of the film is not to say that consent isn't important, but rather that it is more difficult and complex than just saying "yes." As far as the production of this short film, it seemed very simple. It was all shot on one location, using only five actors, and looked as if it could easily be done within a few hours. The lighting is used strategically, and the framing is relatively traditional. The point of this film is not the production of it, but rather the comedic story. The dialogue is very snappy, as it should be, otherwise I could see the piece dragging on. I think overall the film shows how you can find comedy in nearly any topic, and how you can do so with a small production.
Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteI actually want to spend this blog spot on a very interesting topic brought up by Tyler Mcilwain. "I found it even more ironic that it was made in 2004" is a line he mentions in his post. 13 years ago I would be 8 years old. Since then, I can recall multiple sexual assaults on campus that were able to gain national attention (rightfully so). As well as those incidents occurring over those 13 years, I became more knowledgable on the subject and I believe society has become more committed to spreading awareness. However, imagine the possible out come that could come from this video being published today. Pretend that it caught attention of mainstream media. Would it gain heat for possibly being insensitive? Would it be praised for spreading awareness? We live in a very different society in comparison to 13, 20, 30 years ago.
Sam Sheriff: Consent by Jason Reitman is a very short comedy, but I honestly think it could be further shortened. There are parts in the "negotiation" that seem to go too long or that are almost repetitions of earlier variations on the broad joke of the film. I was also confused by the lighting choices that made the shots with each lawyer look like they were somewhat vignetted. That shot composition looks like it should imply something sinister, but that is not what is going on at all. I think a better idea would be to have that dark intimate lighting when the couple is alone, and then when the lawyers are there wash out the scene with fluorescents as if they are meeting in an actual law office. Perhaps even have the lawyers bring in a wooden table over the couple so that they could further visually highlight the absurd juxtaposition going on. When the lawyers leave, everything could go back to how it was, and the final bit with the roommate could remain unchanged.
ReplyDeleteKyle Heinze: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteI found this short film to be both funny and well put-together. From a film standpoint, there was obviously not a lot of pre-production work to be done aside from the writing. That being said, the editing and blocking in the film made the story and dialogue easy to follow. I found the concept of this film to be risky but well-executed. If this film was released now, in our more "politically correct" society, I feel like there would have definitely been more backlash for the filmmaker. In my opinion however, the short was very comical and makes the audience think about the harsh realities of modern society.
Christian Ellis: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteFrom the very beginning of the film I had no idea what to expect. The laughing was weird and made me cringe because it made me that uncomfortable. However as the film goes on it turned out to be hilarious. I like how Reitman was able to take an extremely serious topic and turn it into something comical that people can comfortably discuss. If there was a way to shorten it I think it would be a great commercial. I wasn't a big fan of how dark it was but I'm sure that's the mood Reitman was going for. Also the music at the end was hilarious, it fit perfect.
Braedan Snow
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The short film was a very cheesy comedy about sexual consent, and it seemed very cliche. The vignette was very strong and overdone, and gave it a cheap PSA type feel as if the audience was almost looking through a telescope. For such a prevalent and serious topic, it was joked about too much, and I feel as if the message was lost in all the joking around. Although, since this video was made in 2004, sexual assault and consent were not taken as seriously as they are now over a decade later. There was little shot variation, and it almost felt as if I was watching a tennis match between the two lawyers. The audio was also blown out, but that could be due to the YouTube quality of it. Overall I was not extremely impressed with this short film.
Jonathan Holle: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent is a case study in situational humor derived from incongruous juxtaposition. The formality and wit of the lawyer characters is incongruous with the awkward small talk of the college students. This is because both of the students are talking about things they already know, creating a hollow feel in their dialogue. The lawyers' conversation is efficient and productive, creating a humorous incongruity. Additionally, the soft lighting and shadowed corners create an intimate atmosphere, which the audience subconsciously believes will serve the central event of the scene: sex, but instead creates an incongruity with the formal tone of the lawyer's interaction.
I find this kind of humor extremely refreshing. The jokes have visual and verbal elements and those elements work together by being opposed to one another, creating an extended joke, crying far from the likes of a Judd Apatow or Will Ferrel comedy which, while funny, aren't particularly cinematic like this short was
This short film was very funny. The juxtaposition of legalese with something as human and awkward as consent and first sexual encounters was expertly executed. As far as production goes, it was not a high-production value film. The lighting was not very great, and it looks like it was shot on a Flip camcorder in 2008. I don't really have a problem with it because i think the dialogue and humor is way more important than that, and it really wasn't distracting at all. The shot variety was also pretty non-existent, but there are only so many different shots that could be used in this situation so it didn't bother me. Overall, I quite enjoyed this film and would recommend it to anyone else.
ReplyDeleteNicole Nelson: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis short film starts off with a romantic scene of a couple laying in bed. There is a feeling that there might be some intimacy to come until the lawyers appear creating a comedic aspect to the story. I also enjoyed the irony of the both of the lawyers being opposite sex. The consistency of the one joke being told throughout the story. It helped the story flow and allowed the audience to well understand what is going on in the film.
Jimmy Pierce: Consent
ReplyDeleteAyyy I liked it. Very funny stuff. In the absence of anything particularly compelling or cogent to write about, here are a few different thoughts on the short:
* The lighting was very dynamic on the two leads for such a small space, with noticeable key lights, fill lights and back lights. The lighting didn't fall quite as well on the lawyers, who looked a bit too far in the shadow, but perhaps that was intentional.
* The lawyers were hilarious. Great performances and excellent writing. I especially loved the Article 20 joke.
* I really thought that weird wall-collage behind the bed was interesting. I don't know if it was made specifically for the movie or just chosen for it, but it was cool. I spent a hot minute trying to figure out what the hell I was looking at.
* Really, dude? You can't do Article 17? My God, don't be such a baby.
* I do find the "message" of this short, inasmuch as there even is one, to be a bit dubious. Are we poking fun at how bothersome and uncool it is to ask for consent? (At least, the way we're all encouraged in AlcoholEDU Freshman year) Or perhaps subtly commenting on the extremely problematic legalities associated with prosecuting rape on college campuses? Nah, I'm going to put those worms back in the can and just think of this as a funny short with funny lawyers and no "message" whatsoever.
Chris O'Connor: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteIn the first part of the film, there isn't any humor or comedic elements. It starts out romantic yet awkward but quickly turns funny after he takes out the form. The tonal shift works very well and adds to the comedic aspect of the film. The lighting was low with high contrast between light and dark, adding another layer to the abrupt switch to comedy. Having the opposing lawyers provide most of the dialogue created a less offensive way of delivering a message. Overall, Consent was a lighthearted comedic take on a rather controversial topic.
Cody Quinn: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThe opening of this film was very interesting. I love how we go from a feel of romance to a comedy. The comedy aspect of this "sex contract" is hilarious. The camera angles are my favorite part of this short. The framing of each kid and lawyer were done very nicely. The close-ups are also framed very nicely. This short really makes you wonder if there was this much formality of consent within relationships. Maybe some problems could be solved. Overall, the story was very different, yet intriguing. I enjoyed this short comedy very much.
Justin LaSor: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteI was not expecting this film to go the way it did. Based off the name itself and how it opened, I was thinking it was going to be a more serious type of film. Upon entrance of the lawyers is where I began to realize what was going on and loved it. The comedy of such a serious matter was great. I also loved the different shots that were used. Rather, the MCU-two shots that they used. The shot was specifically focused on the lawyer, but also included the reaction of the lawyer's client. Overall, i really enjoyed this short film.
Miranda Fulmore: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteI wrote a post earlier, but it wouldn't post, so that is why I am writing it again. I apologize if it shows up twice.
I thought this film was the perfect balance between a comedic short and dark short. At first I wasn't sure how I felt about having the shots underexposed, but overall it worked pretty well for the film. The only subjects I kind of had trouble seeing were the lawyers. Additionally, I thought it was interesting how the girls lawyer was a man and the guys lawyer was a woman. One of the most clever parts was the fact that they never explicitly said what they were talking about and used a lot of sexual innuendos. However, I always knew what they were talking about.
Anthony Reed: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis was a funny film, but I didn't understand why the decision was made to make a comedy so visually dark. On top of being dark already the film was heavy on vignetting bringing the dark edges of the corners to isolate the characters. I would think that using shallow depth of field would have been better with a brightly lit or mellow warm tones to fit the comedic romance theme.
Sam Gay:I was completely caught by surprise with the way this film changed and how quickly the tone changed. The tone was serious at first and then became very comical almost as if making a joke out of the complexity of consent. Overall, the film was put together very well and achieved what I thought it set out to. The ending pulled it all together even better as another girl walks in asking if she needed to get her lawyer involved.
ReplyDeleteDevin Murphy: Consent by Jason Reitman is a brilliant satirical look at college sexual relationships. In the opening seconds this looks to be a serious PSA on consent. The dark contrast, shadows and intimate shot angle has all the signs of serious contents. However when the boy character pulls out the contract the film takes on an ironic feel. The lawyers back and forth banter while in the "clients" are in the foreground staring into each other's eyes is played off very well. The piece executes its point very well and maintains the serious looking tone to highlight how while the concept is funny, the moral is seriously important.
ReplyDeleteKaty Hale: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteThis film was very interesting. It was comedic, but at the same time it was very dark. I think if the lighting would have been brighter, it would have helped take out some of the "darkness" but that was clearly the point of the film...which I didn't quite understand. Different but interesting film. I also didnt understand the oval shade around each character. This film consisted of mostly medium, medium close up, close up, and medium wide shots. Different film than what we have watched in the past.
Jordan Williams: Consent by Jason Reitman
ReplyDeleteConsent was a fairly interesting. I liked the idea of when they brought out a negotiation process to their frolicking. You can obviously tell that this movie is a little dated with the dark edges around the corners but overall still good. Theire variety in shots between the characters and their "sex lawyers" were great. The idea of consensual sex was well organized specially when they were negotiating about what is acceptable during the intercourse between the main characters. Overall this was interesting and I got a good laugh from this.