Unconditional is a brilliant short film by Brandon Clay Thomas. In its fifteen minutes it does what most Hollywood films cannot do in two hours. The films stars Hudson Leick, as Alice, a drug addicted mother whose struggles to take care of her ten year old son played by Daniel Goldman.
This film highlights an all too common reality in today's world of people who struggle with inner demons and raising children. Hudson Leick's talents were used more beautifully in this short film than countless others which failed to use her full acting potential. Between her facial expressions, body language she showed her ability to fully portray the reality of her character. In Unconditional you are quickly sucked in.
Daniel Goldman as the sweet innocent son coping with his mother's addiction rivaled Hudson. At the end as he brings Hudson's character Alice to tears through his display of unconditional love, so I felt a tear welling in me.
To say that Brandon Clay Thomas' film could be made into a full length feature is not to take away from the power of his short film, but it has enough real world value to deserve a full exploration that a feature film would give.
Thanks. Lucien. Watch the film at YouTube -type "Unconditional" or view on my twitter page
Great review! Maybe a link? You got my interest peaked!
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