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The film focuses on Alex, a precocious and lonely nine-year-old boy living in a large mansion with his neglectful mother, who is implied to have substance abuse issues and is often absent. Alex's father is also absent from his life. When his mother hires Jared (Aaron Luis Profumo), a moody 25-year-old handyman, to do work around the house, Alex becomes fascinated with him and develops a crush. The plot follows Alex's increasingly manipulative and unsettling attempts to gain Jared's attention and affection, which ultimately lead to a boundary-pushing conclusion that has been described as shocking and darkly humorous by critics.
A heavy knock echoed from the front door. Alex peered through the security lens. Standing there was the man from the video, canvas jacket and all, carrying a toolbox that hummed with a low, rhythmic vibration. alex and the handyman 2017mkv
Nicholas Colia balances the tightrope of tone. Some audiences view Alex's obsession as a humorous, Truffaut-esque exploration of a quirky kid, while other critics interpret his behavioral patterns as a chilling look at a budding, consequence-free rich psychopath. Formats and Digital Availability
In the landscape of contemporary short film, narratives exploring the intersection of youth and adulthood often rely on tropes of trauma or rebellion. However, Chase Garland’s 2017 short film, Alex and the Handyman , subverts these expectations by presenting a quiet, atmospheric study of mentorship and the quiet yearning for guidance. Through its muted visual palette and understated performances, the film captures a specific moment of adolescent alienation and the profound, albeit platonic, impact of a stranger’s kindness. In digital film distribution, the term refers directly
A woman in the front row came up afterward. “I liked the way you stayed with the small things,” she said. “It makes the big ones louder.”
To understand the mystery, we have to look at the components. When his mother hires Jared (Aaron Luis Profumo),
(Director/Writer/Editor): An NYU Tisch alumnus, Colia is known for exploring complex interpersonal dynamics in short films like No Friends Starring Roman Mike von der Nahmer
“I fix things,” the handyman said. “But not always pipes.”
: The film explores themes of early sexual awakening and parental neglect, often using awkward and subversive humor. Expanded Feature