Most: The Deluxe Edition DVD

Most: The Deluxe Edition

MOST, the Czech word for “The Bridge,” is a fitting title for this 21st-century parable about a loving father, his young son, and the fateful day when they attempt to head off an impending rail disaster. This short film, nominated for an Academy Award in 2004 for ‘Live Action Short’ is truly amazing.

The film opens with father and son, checking out the trains.  Along with them, you are introduced to a seemingly incongruous amount of people: a young lady looking for a ‘light’ to get her cigarette started, some young American college men, and others milling about the platform, and on the train itself.

The story segues into the home life of Lada and his father, and you are mindful of the close relationship between the two.  While that is going on, you also are given insight into the girl who was looking for a ‘light’, who obviously is quite troubled.

Putting the two together you have the crux of the story, a father faced with a decision to save his son, or to save a train full of people that he doesn’t even know – drug addicts and womanizers included.

The storyline concludes with hope.  It’s like with everything the father has been through, sacrificing his son, he then moves on with his life, and sees hope through the eyes of another child.  If you see a parallel between this and God sacrificing His Son on the cross to save the lives of many, well, you’re supposed to.

Vladimir Javorsky who plays the father is amazing!  His portrayal at the point where he needs to choose between saving his son, or saving a train full of people was unbelievable.  His acting is convincing to the point that you are completely moved.

The entire plot will leave you crying.  Literally.  The only thing I have to say I didn’t care for about this movie, is that since it was filmed almost entirely in Czech, you need to watch it with subtitles.  Nothing huge, but, still it’s something I’m not used to doing.

In conclusion, this is one of the best short films I’ve seen.  It’s both moving and thought provoking.  I believe anyone who sees this movie will also be moved by it.

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