I'm Having a Difficult Time Killing My Parents (2011)

Film Summary
"I'm Having a Difficult Time Killing My Parents" is an American short film directed and co-written by Jeffrey Blitz in 2011. This captivating and thought-provoking movie strings together components of funny, drama, and surrealism. The piece focuses on Sean, a fictitious character played by the film's co-writer J.J. Field.

Plot Overview
In this surreal piece, Sean, faced with varying degrees of turbulence in his adult life, experiences dark fantasies about his moms and dads' demise. Regardless of his calm outside disposition, he struggles to constrain the wild, violent impulses that take root in his subconscious. Unusual, uninhibited fantasies provide an escape from the oppressive environment of his conservative house.

Expedition of Fantasy and Reality
As the title recommends, the movie basically explores the battle of Sean to differentiate between dream and reality. This battle magnifies his disappointments at being suppressed by his moms and dads' rigorous nature. His violent, imaginative ideas - of his parents' death, no less - bring an extreme contrast to his frail external behavior, showcasing the internal fights he constantly battles.

Efficient Characterisation
Much of the movie's appeal lies in Fields' effective representation of Sean. He brings the character to life with such credibility, one can feel the torture of his battles. Perfectly transitioning in between the easy going, socially acceptable boy in truth and the twisted, mad guy inside his head, Fields builds an intense portrayal of a man torn in between duty and personal flexibility.

Instructions and Screenplay
Jeffrey Blitz, the movie's director, does an incredible job of inducing a comical touch to such a dark looking story. Sean's adventures run versus expectations of acceptable habits, paradoxically offered by the humor of their improbability and severity. With tact and subtlety, Blitz browses the fine line between humor and shock. The movie script, composed by J.J. Fields and Jeffrey Blitz, complements the director's vision by laying the structure of an offbeat, distinct story.

Cinematography
The film also excels in cinematographic aspects. The dominating color tones of an oppressive household, dark shadows, and the contrasting intense colors of Sean's envisioned adventures - all contribute to the narrative effectively, echoing Sean's frame of mind.

Conclusion
"I'm Having a Difficult Time Killing My Parents" is a harrowing, yet funny exploration of a male's internal struggle against the boundaries of familial responsibility and societal expectations. It leaves viewers questioning their understanding of morality and ethics, and to what extent creativity can end up being an escape. As the title suggests, it probes into the dark corners of reduced frustration and resentment. It is not simply a movie about a guy daydreaming about eliminating his parents, however a rich canvas exploring the dichotomy of duty versus desire, dream versus reality, and light-hearted humor versus the grimness of reduced emotions.

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