In The Closet
2025 · 10m
Directed by Finnegan Collins
Tones: humorous, theatrical
When Miranda's ex is late and her date is early, she and her kids experience the perfect storm for an awkward evening.
Picked by Zoe
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A domestic comedy about scheduling conflicts and exes—the setup screams sitcom autopilot, and honestly, I'd expect nothing less from a premise this conventional; if there's a subversive bone in this film's body, it's hiding.
The theatrical tone suggests Collins is aware of the farce tradition, though whether the execution sustains that lineage or defaults to broader family-friendly rhythms will determine if this registers as considered work or comfortable craft.
The entire film hinges on how Collins orchestrates the collision—the timing of entrances, the spatial choreography in one confined space, and whether a single performance choice (maybe Miranda's barely-held composure) transforms what could be a generic awkwardness into something that actually lands.