CUSTOM LOVE | Omeleto Comedy
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- čas přidán 22. 11. 2019
- A woman goes on a date with the 'perfect man'.
CUSTOM LOVE is used with permission from David Ruby. Learn more at medavidruby.com.
Sarah is being taken out by her perfect boyfriend Steve of four years, for a perfect Valentine's Day at her favorite restaurant (where they make perfect chicken.) She expects he will pop the "perfect question" over dinner.
But when they arrive at dinner, the occasion doesn't go as Sarah expects, and the conversation takes an unexpected turn, both for her and her audience. What ensues is a profound -- but very sharp and funny -- disappointment about what happens when our romantic expectations are more outsized than our present realities.
This romantic short by director Jonathan Kebe and writer-producer David Ruby leans on classically witty and (very British) dialogue and a very subtle, stealthy "twist" to explore the unexpected intersection of planned obsolescence and the limitations of a relationship.
The film begins with the polished froth of many romantic comedies, from the bright pops of color in the set design to the cheerful score and hopeful voiceover, which sets up Sarah's expectations about what she wants to happen. The performances by actors Freya Parker and Max Olesker have the pleasant back-and-forth of a couple in love, and the restaurant setting, complete with paper hearts and cocktail lounge music, sets up a sweet atmopshere. It's classic romantic comedy, in all its trimmings.
But what evolves next is much like a post-modern take on a Noel Coward sitting room comedy, as Sarah's world essentially falls apart as she realizes all that she has invested in the relationship has come to naught. What unravels is essentially a delightfully light yet sharp-toothed satire about the culture of dating, relationships and romance, accomplished through excellently witty and smart writing and brought to life with performances that combine awkward emotion with perfect comic touches (especially by actor Ivan Gonzalez as a waiter who only tries to help the hapless couple, but only escalates the conflict with his attempts).
CUSTOM LOVE is less than 10 minutes long, but it cleverly delivers an excellent riff on the oft-uttered phrase "There are no men out there." Like the best comedies, there is a lightness of touch in all aspects of the craftsmanship on display, whether it's the acting, camera or sound. But it still offers a sly, subversive examination of what we expect out of relationships and romance, and who we expect our mates to be: forever perfect, instead of flawed and human.
Though the film's central conceit takes a look at the expectations put on men, it could easily be reversed (and would make an intriguing companion piece to this short.) Because no one is immune to how idealization and perfectionism can seep into our emotional expectations, and how they can make a perfectly loving, caring and devoted relationship go sour. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I was anticipating she leaves and the waiters activate the remote and he thanks them for getting him out of the relationship. That would have been a great ending.
You know it's not gonna be perfect when they drink red wine with chicken. XD
@@christineaubreyapa1456 you drink red wine to red meat and white wine for polutry and Fish. Its about complementing flavours.
Perceptive. Very good.
That's a myth.
White wines are cheaper, and so are chicken and fish. Historically, poorer people could only afford those things in combination.
Not about complementary flavors. Ask a chef, or a sommelier.
That was so refreshingly unexpected and hysterical!
we are all just a little shallow and selfish and relationships are not as straight forward even with a perfect person
The waiter made this perfect. He was hilarious.
Even the perfect man isn't good enough for these women lol.
😂 This was not what I expected. Haha.
John 3000 and Steve X-Pro bickering... 😂😂😂... I can't...
I think we should appreciate what who we have as they are, enjoy the time spent with them.
Stop trying to change people into what & who you want them to be.
I concur Miss Kandie.
Quite a few comments are treating this short as a dig on all women. I view this as more of a general message of how dating and relationships have been commodified and how we treat our partners a property.
*ahem*
I bet...That girl’s a libra 🥺😂❤️♎️
I'm a libra, I feel called out! 0_0. And yes, that's why i am still single ahhahahahaha
Im betting she's not a Libra 🤔
@@amro9592 doesn't like fights, a bit dramatic etc
@@Thumbelllina nooo :(
@@ruthiemonroig1614 then that's your problem. I literally commented a year ago, so whatever
He is a robot he could still smell that fish
😂... This made me giggle so much... I think I've met a Steve as well
A lot of young men commit suicide, so women, if you don't want a future like that, be nicer.
Signed a woman.
I love everything about this comment.
Lol! 🤣😂🤣😂 Original!
Reminds me of the Black Mirror episode "Be right back". Good job though
4:40 lmao did anyone expect Tyler Durden to show up?
Strange funny shorts who could dream this up .THANKS
John bot was the best😂
John 3000 (manufactured with a glitch) 😂😂😂
That was unexpected
The sad fact is, this happens in real life.
My gawd, look at his cheekbones, gorgeous and hilarious? Perfect 👌
1:56 He really is perfect...his nails are manicured!!!!
He's gat, gay, GAY!
Enjoyed that one!
love it!!!
Consider the fact that this is the norm for her and the fact that she gave all her money and savings to have a relationship, her only possible way of having a relationship, and now shes broke and has to 'breakup " with her boyfriend. Shes not selfish at all.
She's nuts. Who marries a goddamn robot?
Am I the only one who noticed that not a single diner in that restaurant reacted in any way to that (very loud, intense) scene? Did not so much as turn their heads to see what the ruckus was about? Was that an oversight on the part of the director? Or deliberate? Also: she was a harridan. The robot was lucky to escape a fate worse than death.
Hahaha! Ahhh. What a beauty!
Really horrifying the film I mean
waterproof to 60 degrees ..?
What a turn around lnao
😁 talk about a let down...
Cute
🤣🤣
Nice
Nice core idea but nothing special in the making. I thought her mother was a robot too.
Interesting! And we'll acted, directed, casting, and storyline. 👍🧕
This whole Thing was
Awkward
But romantic
And the girl
HeartBreaking
Women in robotics 😅😅😅
And I oop 🤫😂😂
He's a gay humanoid, & her lipstick's too red, but it's funny/
This isn't funny.
it is
it is
So selfish, yet blames him for being mean lol. Remember the connection the main hero had with his hologram in Blade Runner? I think this short portrays how egoistical and self-centered women are perfectly.
so let me get this straight. you think women are selfish?
@@superALA-ff6us They are definition of selfish and egoism :) Everything a woman does is for self gain. As soon as something / someone stops being useful/profitable, it gets discarded. Women have no grasp of altruism, and honor. It's scientifically proved, read about it.
@@304enjoyer3 sounds like someone is an incel
@@304enjoyer3 I've met enough women to know that most are loyal
@@superALA-ff6us typical SJW omega Male response)) it's not even about loyalty, it's about core behaviour patterns due to evolution. But you probably believe in God instead lol.