Review | DOLL#195

This brilliant movie by Martin, Anja, and Richard is truly a masterpiece and worth a watch. The movie starts off with the idea of couchsurfing, which has become so common in recent years. However, the movie opens with a story about how a man who has now retired feels lost and lonely in his world. That’s the reason why he probably starts couchsurfing to meet with people who can help him out of the lonely world. At the start of the movie itself, the viewer will be intrigued and excited to learn that DOLL#195 is not just another movie but a thoughtful one that connects with the audience.

The drama DOLL#195 is a wonderful one as the lonely retiree leads his old age with a lot of regrets and stays alone in his home. However, through the couchsurfing method, he encounters a guest and unknowingly gets involved in a dangerous situation. More than dangerous, we should call the situation a bizarre one, as the old retiree Walter gets entwined in a social issue that leaves him to reevaluate his life and forces him to give it some thought. Nevertheless, without disclosing much, we encourage the viewers to watch this 39-minute short movie to learn what Walter had to face. All that can be said is that every movement, every emotion, and every second would be delightfully touching, engaging, and thought-provoking in a nice way. 

All three directors use their limitless creativity to bring out a great story that is not only engaging but mind-blowing as well. Walter is tech-illiterate and knows very little about how technology works. In fact, he has very little idea of how to use technology for his own benefit. However, his couchsurfing guest helps him understand technology a bit and claims that he can get everything sitting at home and without hopping around. Paul Hughes, the actor played by Walter, does an exceptional job of acting and brings out the character pretty well. While he is lonely, he is still curious about how technology has progressed and how things work. The other character, Cain, portrayed by Fergus Foster, the couchsurfing guest, does a good job and is commendable even in his small role. He uses the little screen time given to him with utmost perfection and leaves no stone unturned to make us notice him. Lastly, The Doll, played by Lou Gala, is an absolute treat to watch. She is the director’s child and acts perfectly well. Her character has been laid out excellently, and every facial expression of hers spells out the emotional overhaul that she feels all throughout the move. While the doll is perceived as a real-life DOLL, in reality she is a French-speaking human who was kidnapped, and due to an unnatural turn of events, she is now a DOLL parceled to Walter’s house.

The movie is definitely a game-changer, and the three directors have put in their best in terms of creativity, screenplay, and whatnot. From the dialogue delivery to the facial grins and the tough situation that Walter has to deal with, the movie has been portrayed beautifully without any vulgarity. The portrayal of the characters and the essence of the movie are definitely worth mentioning. The directors did an amazing job and have brought the characters to life. Even after this short movie ends, the characters have created a place in our hearts because of their relatable and natural acting.

This movie is definitely worth your time and would prove to be a delightful watch. The story is definitely a great watch as you find Walter coping with his emotions and is forced to deal with all the dark realities that’s behind the ideal whim of someone. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the chair and watch this enthralling movie now!

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