Bang Bang

Alex Ryan's film at first glance seems like 'just a bit of fun'. The plot follows a group of boys playing with guns that then turn into real adult heroes and villains who use the same plastic water guns and water bombs but to dramatic affect. I actually find this a very engaging piece of work despite the lack of polish in the actual production. It has a charm in the way it draws you into the boys imaginations, and creates a fun tension which is thoroughly enjoyable. However, I believe the piece also subtly comments on media determinism and the way in which we are influenced by what we see in the media, how we digest what the media shows us and how we regurgitate it socially. Produced for this years itsallelectric.com £50 competition, Bang Bang was one of the finalists and went on to win at the Short Cutters film festival. You can check out Alex Ryan's video on www.grumpychap.com