F*UCK |COMEDY SHORT FILM BY BRETT GOLDSTEIN | REVIEW BY NANA ADJOA NYAMEKYE AIDOO.
TITLE:F*UCK
DIRECTOR:BRETT GOLDSTEIN
REVIEW BY:NANA ADJOA NYAMEKYE AIDOO
Story & Plot Breakdown
The film unfolds over a single evening as a young couple,recent parents Adam and Sarah attempt to reclaim intimacy post‑baby. What begins as a hopeful “date night” quickly switches. The mood is interrupted by crying of their new born, becomes a distraction and simmers frustration between the new parents. It talks about the toll parenthood takes on marriages.How it can make or break a marriage based on the strength and willingness of the couple.The film made me realize that responsibility and priorities change especially for the mother once a baby is involved.Also not only has things changed for the mother or wife but the help, support,understanding,loyalty and respect from the husband is needed even at a higher degree at this point of marriage.
Characters
Themes
- The toll of parenthood on intimacy: The film speaks candidly to how new parents struggle to maintain their relationship.
Fragility of romance: Spontaneity gives way to exhaustion, reminding us how easily love can be eclipsed by life’s demands.
Human connection: Despite interruptions and irritations, Adam and Sarah’s bond remains. The film ends on the hopeful note that togetherness can survive the grind .
Cinematography
A single set,their bedroom becomes a pressure cooker for emotion. Cinematographer Laura Bellingham uses tight framing to heighten intimacy, while hand‑held shots capture jitters . The visuals feel warm and lived‑in, avoiding polish to reflect authenticity .
Sound & Music
The baby’s cries punctuate the roughly 10‑minute runtime.Sometimes comedic, often tension‑filled. Dialogue is quick‑witted and sharp, capturing realistic, exasperated exchanges. Meanwhile, gentle underscore eases emotional shifts, softening points of friction and sentiment.
Protagonist & Antagonist Goals
Adam & Sarah’s goal: They strive to reclaim intimacy and rediscover each other—rebonding emotionally and physically.
Antagonistic force: The relentless twin burdens of exhaustion and childcare responsibilities block their goals. No person to oppose them, but life itself stands in the way.
Climax
Tension peaks when their carefully staged date night collapses—baby’s cries crescendo, tempers flare, and frustrations burst. Their perfect intimacy plan lies in ruin.
Resolution
But the story ends quietly, without melodrama. Instead, they share a reconciliatory moment—a look, a soft word—accepting imperfection. It’s a subdued, realistic resolution: love doesn’t rescue them by itself, but they both choose to stay—together.
Final Thoughts
Theme & Story: The short films excels at digging into the bittersweet reality of new parents.
Plot & Structure: Impressive clarity for a 10‑minute format.setup, tension, emotional peak, and quiet conclusion.
Characters: Relatable, well-drawn performances from Brett Goldstein and Esther Smith
“F*ck” offers a compact yet rich portrayal of modern relationships, highlighting how everyday struggles,fatigue, distraction and responsibilities can strain love, but also how connection can quietly endure.
Breakdown
Protagonists: Adam & Sarah
Antagonist: Parenthood’s chaos (baby, fatigue, responsibilities)
Goal: Reignite intimacy
Climax: Date night collapse
Resolution: Mutual understanding and recommitment
Adam (protagonist): Disheveled but earnest—Goldstein infuses him with charm and fatigue. His goal is simple: to reconnect emotionally and physically with Sarah.
Sarah (co-protagonist): Practical, loving, equally worn. She oscillates between nurturing and resentful, revealing the complex layers of early parenthood.
There’s no explicit antagonist. Instead, the baby, their tiredness, and parenting responsibilities form the collective antagonistic force external but deeply felt.
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