Perfect (2009)

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A sometimes fantastical love story set in Notting Hill, Perfect tells the story of what happens when Adam and Liberty's paths cross and how their worlds impact on each other.

Film Introduction
"Perfect" is a 2009 brief movie directed and co-written by W.K. Stratton, together with his co-writer Raphael Parry. The film is based on a play of the exact same name by Allison Moore. The casting makes up of people like Caroline White, Liz Mikel, Zach Rose, and Loretta Swit. The film unwinds in a poetic and creative style that stresses on human relationships, social standards, and how different individuals see what perfection genuinely is.

Plot Synopsis
The core story revolves around a girl called Samantha who is a Little League pitcher. She is obsessed with pursuing perfection in everything she does, specifically with her pitching abilities. Her ultimate goal is to pitch the perfect video game. Frustratingly, despite her earnest efforts, Samantha is constantly slammed and belittled by her insensitive coach. Her mom, loving yet misdirected, pushes the societal lens of perfection onto her, developing an additional wave of intricacy in young Samantha's life.

Representation of Relationships
The motion picture "Perfect" is more than just about baseball - it loops in tales of friendship, family dilemmas, and romantic affiliations. Samantha's buddy, Sheila, continuously attempts to console and boost Samantha, despite the latter's persistent pursue perfection. The film delicately captures this relationship and mutual support group, portraying their nuanced interactions.

Simultaneously, it likewise explores the challenging dynamics between Samantha and her mother, who vicariously wants her daughter to achieve the unrealistic social requirements of perfection. Samantha's growing romantic connection with Zach, her colleague, is also portrayed, instilling the narrative with elements of puppy love and its complications.

Important Themes Explored
"Perfect" efficiently unearths the crucial style of excellence-- questioning what it genuinely suggests, how it is specified by societal standards, and how such oppressive expectations can show to be detrimental. In the middle of the pressures of society and the competitive world of baseball, Samantha battles to find her own definition of excellence.

The film also looks into styles like acceptance, psychological development, and the transformational characteristics of relationships as it navigates through the ups and downs of Samantha's life. The complex detailing of Samantha's journey clarifies the battle of navigating youth and teenage years amidst clustered societal expectations.

Technical Aspects and Reception
"Perfect" is visually smooth and takes in audiences into the psychological depth of the story. It utilizes poetic and creative storytelling strategies, showcasing the complexities in its narrative through a sensible lens. Regardless of being a brief movie, it manages to create articulate character sketches, stimulating compassions and emotions from the audience.

Considering that its release, "Perfect" has won several awards, consisting of the 'Best Short Film' award at the Breckenridge Festival of Film and the 'Best Short Film' award at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. The persuasiveness and interesting quality of its narration have handled to touch the hearts of varied audiences, offering a sensible take on the complexities of human life and relationships. It serves as a severe critique on society's unrealistic ideals of perfection, rendering it a must-watch for those looking for a mix of emotional depth, relatable battle, and sociocultural critique.

Top Cast

  • Tom Hardy (small)
    Tom Hardy
    Doctor
  • Gemma Arterton (small)
    Gemma Arterton
    Poppy
  • Charlie Cox (small)
    Charlie Cox
    Paul
  • Poppy Delevingne (small)
    Poppy Delevingne
    Liberty
  • George Fisher
    Adam
  • Jeremy Coleman
    Photographer
  • Rosa Curtain
    Misty
  • Julian Glover (small)
    Julian Glover
    Lucien
  • Alex Gray
    Agent
  • Steven Loton (small)
    Steven Loton
    Louis
  • Joseph Mydell
    Jacques