Ely family members everywhere are flocking to their computers to catch the hottest new flicks of the season - both sure contenders in the category of "Best Short Subjects."
If you haven't yet taken in the long-awaited film trilogy from Waun Productions, Inc., rush right over and savor every moment of this triple treat, all based on the July birthday celebration of the star, Abbey Waun. Filmmaker Scott Waun presents a moving look at this milestone event with "Grandma's Luncheon," "Gettin' Ready," and "Abbey's First Birthday Party."
Whether in quiet moments or large crowd scenes, young Abbey demonstrates her versatility as a one-year old -- able to be really, really cute while eating cake, crawling into a pint-sized chair, or opening gifts and chewing on the wrapping paper. The final scene is particularly compelling -- you might say it's the "sleeper hit" of the summer.
Watch for special cameo appearances by such delightful performers as Quinn and Makenna, Scott's little niece Haley, and even some people we don't know, but who looked like they were having a good time.
But that's not all -- making her debut on YouTube this summer is young Berneice Ely, the adorable star of the critically-acclaimed indie film, "Bunny Says Da-Da." Miss B gives us a convincing performance as she giggles and crawls around the playroom floor. The delivery of her key line is subtle, but unforgettable. Grandmother Kathy Ratcliffe is admirable in her supporting role, while Susan Ely also does impressive double-duty as both cinematographer and line-prompter. A most satisfying experience in both cuteness and sweetness.
Fans of Miss B will want to be on the lookout for a sequel - family insiders report that the young actress is now saying "night-night" while smiling and waving. We can only hope that she'll light up the YouTube screen for us once again, perhaps joined by those irrepressible twin brothers of hers.
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"5 Stars! Berneice's most convincing performance yet!"
While less skilled actors and directors might have forced the "da-da" line as an explosive ending, I thought the subtle utterance placed in the last third of the film was much more powerful. As to the final, unexpected close-up, well, what can one say but "Ingmar Bergman"?
Perhaps it was a hint that a sequel could be on the way.
Aren't we lucky to have a family critic? Hilarious Anne.
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