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Stars in Shorts

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Stars in Shorts

2012

1h 53m

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Drama

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A collection of seven short films includes "The Procession," "Sexting" and "Friend Request Pending."

Michael Upchurch

Seattle Times

They showcase not just the acting chops of Colin Firth, Lily Tomlin, Julia Stiles and others, but some fresh writing-directing talents, too.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 28, 2012

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Walter V. Addiego

San Francisco Chronicle

"Stars in Shorts" lives up to its title by offering the likes of Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Jason Alexander, Keira Knightley, Lily Tomlin, Kenneth Branagh and Julia Stiles in films ranging from eight to 25 minutes.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 28, 2012

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

The performances in tandem with the writing take most of these seven movies to interesting places.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 27, 2012

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

It doesn't deliver a consistently enjoyable experience, because the quality of this compilation varies wildly.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 12, 2012

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

Most of the shorts in this ambitious package are worthy of expanding for their own sakes.

Oct 9, 2012

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Overall, this is a decent little collection, and worth seeing for those seeking something different.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 4, 2012

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Audience Member

Every video was amazing on its own, but getting to sit through all of them, ranging from sci-fi, musical, to comedy, makes you appreciate the amazing acting chops of these actors. It also makes you realize every director always tries to put a "twist" in their shorts though...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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While all of the shorts have something to offer, the standout is clearly Robert Festinger's The Procession. Brilliantly directed with superb acting, the film will leave you wishing it was a full length feature. For those fortunate enough to see it, The Procession will be the best 12 minutes of your day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

A fun ride and something new to see, especially if you are tired of the mostly bad features that clog theaters these days. I saw these last night and laughed out loud in some. Worth it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

These are fantastic films and a great ride....but you have to know how to watch a short---they're not features, much more intense and have the variety of a film festival. Great laughs and plenty of shock.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Robert Festinger

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Rupert Friend

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Neil LaBute

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Jay Kamen

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Benjamin Grayson

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Jacob Chase

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Critics Consensus: Looper Is Certified Fresh

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Synopsis

A collection of seven short films includes "The Procession," "Sexting" and "Friend Request Pending."

Director: Robert Festinger, Rupert Friend, Neil LaBute, Jay Kamen, Benjamin Grayson, Jacob Chase, Chris Foggin
Producer: Tim Harms, Jay Kamen, Dawn Bridgewater, Reggie Joseph, Marjorie Mann, Trenton Waterson
Screenwriter: Robert Festinger, Rupert Friend, Neil LaBute, Jay Kamen, Benjamin Grayson, Travis Crim, Chris Croucher
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 53m