Nest

Nest (2022) follows two siblings as they build and have fun in their tree house over the course of a year. This is a cute little short, but there really isn't anything to it and no meaning came across for me personally. I also wasn't all that entertained.

The film has some good cinematography and a really pretty setting to go alongside it, but I do wish it was more imaginative with its shots. I like how it's shot, and there are some nice colour palettes, specifically the sunsets which look beautiful and are very picturesque. However, some shots do linger for a bit too long and personally lost my interest.

The sound design is all very natural and there's no score or music used to talk about. At first this felt a bit awkward, but I did grow to like the natural sounds as the invoke a feeling of peace and stillness which I appreciate.

It is sweet to see the relationships between the siblings and there wholesome interactions, but unfortunately this isn't enough to carry an emotional weight. The dialogue is cute, but nothing special.

My main issue with this short is that I don't find it entertaining or engaging in any way. There just isn't enough that keeps me watching. It feels a little like a home movie that you'd show your family.