Horst_In_Translation Review of The Second Death

The Second Death (2000)

Certainly a good watch that made me wish it was longer

[6/10 · 17 January 2018]

"The Second Death" is an Irish 11.5-minute live action short film from London-born writer and director John Michael McDonagh and yes he is indeed the brother of Oscar winner Martin McDonagh. This film here is his very first filmmaking credit and for a rookie work it is certainly pretty respectable as it is moving closer to its 20th anniversary. The cast includes quite a few pretty well-known actors too and I feel they are all doing a solid job. The rest is good too without ever reaching greatness territory, such as the metaphors, the music, the atmosphere, the ending etc. I would say that I preferred the scenes inside the pub early on over the scenes outside, but the ending really made up for it I must admit. This was a pretty decent watch that proves that talent runs in the McDonagh family and that Martin who is earning huge success with his Frances McDormand movie currently is not the only one in the family who seems to be capable of coming up with impressive films. This one here certainly gets a thumbs-up from me and I really recommenmd chevking it out. Go for it.