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SHAME AND GLASSES

This film warmed my heart so much that it brought me to realize I had been smiling for a while and I hadn't even noticed. The boy in the film is very cute, and in the 5 or so minutes that the movie occurs, I found myself becoming charmed by him.

This silent film revolves around a young boy who is embarrassed by the fact that he wears glasses. It takes place in a classroom, and the boy is so insecure that the girl he has a crush on will dislike him if he wears them that he doesn't put them on. The film shows him with his dilemma of being unable to read his test due to poor vision but not wanting to look unattractive to the girl.

My favorite part occurs about a minute and a half into the film, where the boy imagines his crush laughing at him when he puts on his glasses. This part was extremely adorable to me, because it shows the boy's overwhelming paranoia about his appearance and shows that he cares a lot about what the girl thinks of him.

Mirko Talon plays as the young male protagonist that the film revolves around, and his performance is well done. He portrays his self-conscious character as if the person is actually facing the problem in real life, and even though Talon is young, his acting does not look fake in any way; it looks authentic and realistic.

This film sends a theme to young children that it is okay to appear different than others. In fact, these little nuances are what make each individual unique. Children should not be afraid to be judged by others, because other people will accept them just the way they are. I, too, have this predicament, because I feel like if I stand out or look different from the crowd, I will be mocked or laughed at. However, this film shows that it is silly to have these concerns and being different is beautiful.

The music adds emotion and creates a feeling in the audience members that would otherwise not be felt due to the lack of dialogue in the film. The music is instrumental, and well chosen, because at the climactic moments of the film, it is intense; likewise, at calm moments, the music is light and peaceful. The shots and filming are also very well done, with great close ups of the young boy and angles that bring the movie to appear realistic and natural.

This mini movie definitely meets the KIDS FILM! criteria and would suit children from elementary school up to high school. There is no violence, inappropriate language, or anything vulgar for people of youth. All kids would enjoy it, but the audience that would love it most would most likely be girls ages 8-12. Young girls tend to be keen on short, cute films such as this one, but the film would be delightful for other ages and boys as well.

I would give the movie a four out of 5 star rating, due to its simplistic nature and positive message for children. "Shame and Glasses" is a film that is excellent for all children to watch. Reviewed by Carissa P, age 15.

This film has positive messages for kids because it not only quickly shows that you should be yourself, it also shows that wearing glasses is not something to feel shame over. The boy in the film is so afraid that the girl next to him will not like him that he doesn't put his glasses on in class to do his test. He finds out at the end that was a silly thing to do and also that the girls wears glasses as well. It is realistic and has visual appeal and would be a nice addition to a film festival. It's well shot, with adorable close ups of the boy's face as he deals with his dilemma.

Mirko has to face his worst fear: wearing glasses. That is the only way to do his school test, but what would happen if the little girl he is secretly in love with could see him?