Base Jumping

[Ihealyou]

On the contrary, I felt that I understood your film quite well. I thought the director's decision to force the audience to rely on an unreliable narrator was exceptionally effective. Reminiscent of the Japanese classic, Rashomon, it leaves the viewer to decide what is truth, and what is fiction. The use of flashbacks, however, was not quite as effective. Ignoring the fact that they were a lazy narrative device, the flashbacks only served to confuse the viewer, without adding anything of substance to the story. The use of old clips especially dimished their effectiveness. The audience is not gaining any information about Kimmie's state of mind, or feelings towards Nalkin, despite a significant change in these feelings. Instead, the viewer is left viewing rehashed clips of situations which they have seen before. I would have appreciated a little more exploration of what Kimmie was feeling in these scenes, instead of the flashbacks.

[Kimmie]

Originally Posted by Ihealyou [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

On the contrary, I felt that I understood your film quite well. I thought the director's decision to force the audience to rely on an unreliable narrator was exceptionally effective. Reminiscent of the Japanese classic, Rashomon, it leaves the viewer to decide what is truth, and what is fiction. The use of flashbacks, however, was not quite as effective. Ignoring the fact that they were a lazy narrative device, the flashbacks only served to confuse the viewer, without adding anything of substance to the story. The use of old clips especially dimished their effectiveness. The audience is not gaining any information about Kimmie's state of mind, or feelings towards Nalkin, despite a significant change in these feelings. Instead, the viewer is left viewing rehashed clips of situations which they have seen before. I would have appreciated a little more exploration of what Kimmie was feeling in these scenes, instead of the flashbacks.

On the contrary, Kimmie's feelings and emotions were most adequately depicted. The viewer sees her struggle with her haunted past (i.e. the memories of her previous life with Nalkin) and her new found battle with alcoholism and solitude. Because of this, the antique clips are essential. They act as a stream of consciousness, inviting the viewer into Kimmie's mind, allowing him or her to experience the thoughts and anguish that haunt and torment her from day to day. It is a celebration of love, life and finding peace. It investigates the acceptance of lives and loves lost while simultaneously exploring the strifes one must face along this path. The film does not obscure Kimmie's emotions, nor does it sugarcoat the most repugnant aspects of her journey toward acceptance and independence. It is a tale of development and growth (a bildungsroman, if you will). In the end, the viewer is left inspired--inspired by the fact that the protagonist was able to overcome the most baseless form of abandonment by the gnome which she only ever showered with ports and adoration. In conclusion, I am most inclined to disagree with your elementary statements.

[Greenwood]

been doing this for ages... (before they nerfed pegasus cloak)