FILM REVIEW of Lazy Susan

 NAME: WILLIAMS EMMANUELLA NYAMEYIE

INDEX NUMBER: BFAFD28016

From the start, Lazy Susan looked like it was going to be a serious documentary about a forgotten inventor. But very quickly, it became clear that the film was playing with that idea. It turned out to be a funny, exaggerated story about a woman who is determined to be recognised for inventing the spinning tray we all know as the “lazy Susan.”

I liked how the story was told. It was short but still managed to take us through Susan’s obsession with being seen as a genius. The film was clearly making fun of how some people chase recognition, even for the smallest things. But at the same time, it made me think about how easily certain people, especially women are left out of history. There was not a big twist, but the way the comedy unfolded felt fresh and unexpected. The mix of seriousness and silliness really worked.

Susan, the main character, completely carried the film. Her energy was intense, dramatic, and kind of hilarious. She really believed in herself, and that made her even more interesting to watch. The actress made the character feel very real in her own world, even though the story was exaggerated.

The other characters did not say much, but their reactions added a lot. You could tell they thought she was doing too much, and that made her even funnier. The balance between Susan’s big personality and everyone else’s quiet responses helped the comedy land well.

I really liked the cinematography. The shots were clean and steady, and the way the camera was used made the film feel like an actual documentary. The colours stood out to me too. They had a soft, vintage look that gave the film a warm and slightly old-fashioned feel. It made the visuals fun to watch. The framing was done in a way that gave space for the acting. Nothing felt crowded or messy. It all looked planned and well thought out.

The sound and music were simple but effective. The background music made the film feel like a serious documentary at first, which made the comedy even better when things started to get dramatic. I also noticed how the sounds of the rotating objects were very clear. The dialogue was easy to hear, and nothing was too loud or distracting. The sound helped support the humour without being too obvious.

Lazy Susan was short, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful. I enjoyed watching it, and I liked how the story was told in such a unique and simple way. The film didn’t try too hard—it just followed one funny idea and executed it well. Its strengths were definitely the main character, the cinematography, and the way the comedy was handled. If there’s one thing I’d have liked more, maybe it’s a little more time to see what happened to Susan after her invention became popular.

The film made me laugh and also made me think about how recognition works. It showed that people can be remembered or forgotten for the smallest reasons. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys short films with a sense of humour and personality. It’s a good example of how less can be more when it comes to storytelling.