Every now and then I would like to review a film that's not brand new. One doesn't need to run out to the theater every weekend, especially in this economy. Have you seen Cashback? If not, go to your Netflix account or what have you and put it in your queue now. GO! Do it now I can wait.
Is it done? Good.
A film from 2006, it is a feature length version of a short by Sean Ellis done in 2004. The actual short is contained in the feature film. Ths short is a brilliantly creative piece with great writing but the full film becomes so much more when Ellis added the complete love story. Simply stunning and beautifulkly shot. This is not surprising as Ellis by trade is a fashion photographer.
When Ben Willis breaks up with his girlfriend he finds he can no longer sleep at night. He decided to make use of his extra 8 hours a day by working the night shift at the local supermarket. There he learns he can freeze time and decideds to draw the customers in the buff as he dreams of one day being an artist.
The nudity is handled in a very delicate way and does not comes off as exploitation at all. The film admires the everyday women and it is not demeaning in any way. Along with the the technical excellence of the staging of all these events in remarkable. Do yourself a favor and check out Cashback.
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