The Present
Seen it?2014 | 4 min | Animation, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved The Mitchells vs. the Machines, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 4 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The short tells the story of a boy who rather spends his time indoors playing videogames instead of discovering whats waiting in front of the door. One day his Mum decides to get a little surprise for her son, which makes it hard for him to concentrate on his video game.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacob Frey
- Quinn NealyJake (voice)
- Samantha BrownMother (voice)