THREAT

The actor playing Hunter carries half the film with facial work alone. I

Visually strong, yes. But some dialogue leans too heavily into exposition, feels like characters are explaining the plot to us rather than speaking naturally. I wanted more action, less briefing.

Oh my god, poor Hunter… You can literally see him tearing apart between duty and love. The whole short keeps you tight-throated all the way.

Fast, tense, super atmospheric. Ten minutes flew by.

Good idea, but the film feels cramped inside 10 minutes. The conflict drops too abruptly, the twist comes out of nowhere, and the emotional payoff happens so fast you barely feel the gravity of the decision.

Finally, a spy short that doesn’t look cartoonish. The atmosphere is spot-on: shadows, windows, surveillance vibes. The window shot is pure neo-noir goodness. Editing is tight, no dead air.

It impressed me with its density. In just 10 minutes it manages to feel like a full intelligence-world thriller. The interrogation-room lighting and smoke sell the tension perfectly. Crisp dialogue, no filler. I only wished for a bit more development of the core conflict, but for a short film, the pacing is excellent.