The series follows four bosses and their assistants, shifting POV's between the two, very diverse sets of co-workers.
Stan Zimmerman
Director
Sandra Bernhard
Kath Fairchild
Daniela Bobadilla
Heidi
Parvesh Cheena
Bob
Olivia D'Abo
Leslie Mulligan-Ross
Trevor Doyle
Cameraman
Natalie Dreyfuss
Autumn Fairchild
Bayne Gibby
Val
Kyle Reese Klein
Office Assistant #1
Jeremy Klein
Office Assistant #2
Brian Perras
Board Room Executive
Miguel Pinzon
Marlon
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
This short film was an overall creative success.
When it comes down to it, The English explores what happens when power is unchecked and how those who seem powerless, have more strength than most through their convictions for justice.
Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi), Knives Out was one of the most clever and intricately crafted films of 2019.
The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.