The story follows two siblings who are tired of their mom's cooking and want something other than leftovers for dinner so they try to make dinner by themselves. In the end, it did not turn out great and they discovered how challenging it is to prepare a meal.
I like that in the beginning the children want something different, but in the end they accept it. The camera work is quite good and does some clever things such as starting out with a black screen, only to discover that the camera is inside the refrigerator. The sets are typical of middle American families and easy for audiences to relate to. I love when the mom gives the kids permission to cook their own meal and all of a sudden the boy is reading a cookbook upside down, declaring, let's make an upside down cake. The background music for that scene is perfect. The storyline drives this film, and the lesson that the two siblings learn - cooking is not that easy. Director/writer Steve Beauregard makes this whole idea real, funny, entertaining and thought-provoking. My favorite dialogue is when the dad does not like the food and says, "Here boy, come here, come here!"; the girl says, "Dad, what are you doing?"; the dad says "giving some of this to the dog"; the boy says, "But, we don't have a dog?" That is definitely giggle-worthy. The actors all give credible performances; the siblings relate to each other well, probably because at least three of them are related in real life. Mom is played by Marie Beauregard; the boy by Ben Beauregard, the girl by Madi McQuade and the dad by Steve Beauregard, who is also the director and writer. The mom feels just like a mom. I especially when she goes outside to side while letting the kids take over the kitchen. Brilliant! We all know that it is not easy being a mother; and letting kids discover how difficult something is on their own, without interfering, is a talent. The reaction around the dinner table is a bit overly dramatic, but it makes a point. And, in the end, attitudes change. I'm confused why Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Taylor's Swift's names come up in the credits, along with "are not in this film." That may be problematic.
I give Leftovers 4 out of 5 stars and recommend ages 5 to 12, plus adults. It has a great message and is funny. By Keila V. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
The story follows two siblings who are tired of their mom's cooking and want something other than leftovers for dinner so they try to make dinner by themselves. In the end, it did not turn out great and they discovered how challenging it is to prepare a meal.
I like that in the beginning the children want something different, but in the end they accept it. The camera work is quite good and does some clever things such as starting out with a black screen, only to discover that the camera is inside the refrigerator. The sets are typical of middle American families and easy for audiences to relate to. I love when the mom gives the kids permission to cook their own meal and all of a sudden the boy is reading a cookbook upside down, declaring, let's make an upside down cake. The background music for that scene is perfect. The storyline drives this film, and the lesson that the two siblings learn - cooking is not that easy. Director/writer Steve Beauregard makes this whole idea real, funny, entertaining and thought-provoking. My favorite dialogue is when the dad does not like the food and says, "Here boy, come here, come here!"; the girl says, "Dad, what are you doing?"; the dad says "giving some of this to the dog"; the boy says, "But, we don't have a dog?" That is definitely giggle-worthy. The actors all give credible performances; the siblings relate to each other well, probably because at least three of them are related in real life. Mom is played by Marie Beauregard; the boy by Ben Beauregard, the girl by Madi McQuade and the dad by Steve Beauregard, who is also the director and writer. The mom feels just like a mom. I especially when she goes outside to side while letting the kids take over the kitchen. Brilliant! We all know that it is not easy being a mother; and letting kids discover how difficult something is on their own, without interfering, is a talent. The reaction around the dinner table is a bit overly dramatic, but it makes a point. And, in the end, attitudes change. I'm confused why Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Taylor's Swift's names come up in the credits, along with "are not in this film." That may be problematic.
I give Leftovers 4 out of 5 stars and recommend ages 5 to 12, plus adults. It has a great message and is funny. By Keila V. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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