Audience feedback - Rushes

Questions we asked:

We asked James and Niamh to give us feedback, here are their thoughts:


Do you understand the relationship between each character from watching the opening shots of the film? 

 James: "Hello Darling" made it very clear what the relationship was between the daughter and father. You can tell that the daughter was more relaxed as she was with her family, however it clearly showed that the young man was her boyfriend through his handshake with the father.

Niamh: I can tell it was the mum and dad inviting in their daughter and her partner. I can tell this thorugh their excited facial expressions and body language which expressed that it was the daughters parents. 

How effective do you think this scene is in portraying John as a character with immense stress and addictions?

James: The shot in the water really expressed his distressed as it was very disstorted. Where the tablets were hidden makes it appear that he knows what he is doing and has been hiding this addiction for a long time.

Niamh: It was effective as it engages you to understand his situation that he is in and why he is doing it. The close-up of him taking the pills emphasises his stress and addiction, generating a sympathetic response. 

Does this ending build suspense effectively and leave audiences on a successful cliffhanger?  

 James: Yes, I feel as though this cliffhanger is very intense. I love cliffhangers as it makes you want to watch more.

Niamh: It captivates you and want to see what happens, it is almost frustrating as you want answers.