On the face of it, C U Next Tuesday is a simple short story depicting an attempt to book a doctor’s appointment. However, in the hands of director-writer-cinematographer, Eden Sandy, and lead actor Maeve O’Haire, it becomes much more.
Sandy uses the conventions of film-making to reassure us immediately of the type of film we are watching. Blending realism with heightened senses. The film is clever in its use of traditional framing to root us in reality. While ramping up the tension through sound design and editing to reflect the emotional state of the lead character. When the weight of the film rests with a key character without the time to be fully developed, there can be a tendency for over-acting, but they have managed to avoid falling into this trap.
The film’s success though, lies in its relatability. It uses realism to explore the indignity of sharing personal and private details with a stranger. And manages to convey the feeling of being held to ransom by medical professionals in order to be seen. It also employs a tongue-in-cheek comedic undertone without tipping into silliness. An achievement that is so often hard to pull off.
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