Two kids debate bunking off school. "We might learn something this time," says Stanley (Nick Stockwell), the more studious of the two as his mate shrugs and wanders off. And, what do you know, he's right. Because today, his teacher Miss Given (Susan Lynch) is handing out the answers to everything, the only problem? He has to share his copy with the school bully Garth (Jack Doolan).
To tell you any more would be to spoil what is a perfectly pleasant short film. There's a pretty good chance you'll see the ending coming long before you get there anyway, so I'd hate to ruin the opportunity for a bit of suspense.
This is neatly shot and well acted but it isn't particularly memorable. Also, what is with these character names? When was the last time you met a school kid named Stanley? And, more importantly, why give the teacher a name that seems to have escaped from Pilgrim's Progress? Grumbles aside, you should watch it, you might just learn something.
Printer-friendly version