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All is Vanity

1/10

Stars: Sid Phoenix, James Aroussi, Isabelle Bonfrer, Rosie Steel, Christopher Sherwood

Director: Marcos Mereles

It's hard to see how a film like this minimalist offering can get a mainstream release, while better fare languishes on the shelf until sent to video or dvd.

In a woefully under-equipped facility, four people assemble to make an 'All is Vanity' photoshoot - a photographer (Phoenix), a model (Bonfrer), a makeup artist (Steel) and a gofer (Aroussi). They hang around not doing very much for the first 40 minutes of the film, which is boring as hell. Then the makeup artist disappears and

- MAJOR SPOILER AHEAD -

we see that the four were taking part in a (very bad) film. From here on, the movie gradually slides into paranormal timeslip territory. It doesn't help. 'God,' complains the model. 'I feel like I'm aboard a sinking ship'. Girl, you are so right.

In fairness, it should be added that the acting is perfectly competent throughout.

David Quinlan

UK/Spain 2021. UK Distributor: Verve Pictures Ltd. Colour (unspecified).
72 minutes. Not widescreen. UK certificate: 15.

Guidance ratings (out of 3): Sex/nudity 0, Violence/Horror 0, Drugs 1, Swearing 2.

Review date: 07 Oct 2022