Stuffer (2010) User Reviews

Intense!

[wejw214 · 10/10 · 24 April 2013]

I found myself holding my breathe watching Sgt. Vasquez during a pretty intense scene in the film when we discover why the film is called Stuffer. It was completely shocking. Danielle Camastra took charge in this role and had me invested in her character as Sgt. Vasquez and the well being of her family. The length she would go to for her family really made me think, would I do it? The acting, directing, editing, story all made for an excellent film that I want others to watch just to see their reaction. I'm not too familiar with many short films but this one had me intrigued throughout with an ending that was satisfying yet allowed for some great what if's and conversation to follow. It also has me interested in watching other short films in particular Nathan Crooker's films. Overall it's 20 minutes well worth watching!

Excellent!

[ksjk07 · 10/10 · 28 April 2013]

Stuffer is a short film which packs a feature film full of drama and emotions. The direction, script and acting really can't be faulted. I can only highly recommend Stuffer! This is a film which is never short of involving - and really kept me on the edge of my seat! You can definitely cut the tension with a knife throughout the entire film. A very human story with twists and turns which I don't want to give away! Bravo to director Nathan Crooker - writer Jake Silbermann - plus actors Danielle Camastra, Jake Silbermann and Michael Rivera for brining this story vividly to the screen. Everyone involved with Stuffer can be very proud. Applause all around - I give Stuffer the highest praise!

Not what you might expect

[cagilroy · 9/10 · 11 May 2011]

This one sure makes you think. After only 20 mins it leaves you with a desire to see a lot more. Had not seen Danielle Camastra in anything before this and after seeing her performance in this movie, I hope we see a lot more of her. Jake Silbermann's performance is a big departure from what he has done in the past and one can almost not recognize him. That's a good thing. After playing good guy Noah Mayer on ATWT it's a pleasure to see a different side of his talent.. Watch carefully as he does some scary things with those blue eyes of his. Michael Rivera plays his Ramon with good emotion. Makes me feel a bit sad that they have had a such a rough go of it. The subject matter can make you a bit nauseous but I think that is what makes it a good film. Starts out by making you feel safe and comfortable..and ends up making you feel like you really don't know what may happen next. I love it when a film does that. The only thing I didn't get is that the film seemed to go in and out of focus at certain points...not sure if that was on purpose or not but it felt awkward. Other then that...my only complaint about it was that it wasn't long enough. I felt we learned enough about Rose and Ramon...but I would have liked to have seen more Haken and know for sure if he is just playing with Rose...or he really means what he says and he is more capable and smart then this short glance at him give us...well...maybe it's supposed to be that way and we are meant to make up our own minds about that.

A good 20 min investment!!!!!

Gripping

[Astrid68 · 10/10 · 1 June 2011]

It does not surprise me that this film has hauled in three awards for best short. It is a captivating, gripping film that leaves you unsettled, curious and hungry for more. I like it that it is the wife who is in the army and not the husband. A very well-written script that is skillfully brought to life by amazing performances by Danielle Camastra in the lead role, Michael Rivera as the husband and Jake Silbermann as the crazed Haken. No matter that I never heard of Danielle or Michael before. They were both convincing in their roles and they did a splendid job of it. Writer Jake Silbermann may be proud of how his words have been translated to the screen. Now, Jake we know as sweet Noah Mayer in As The World Turns. But you do not see any of that sweetness in the rough and crazy-eyed ex-soldier Haken covered in military tattoos. As you get to 'experience' Haken, you wonder what his story is… It is a treat to see the other side of Jake's talent. The film is excellently directed by Nathan Crooker. I hope he is also the director for the feature and that all actors return in their respective roles. This is a film that makes you think about why people do what they do to save the ones they love, whether it be right or wrong. MUST SEE!

Movie short worth seeing

[nascar-knight · 10/10 · 30 April 2013]

In this day and age of YouTube you can find most anything. I say most because what Youtube lacks are truly good quality short stories. What short stories there are leave the entire genre lacking as a whole.

I was then asked to take a look at Stuffer. Hesitant of another movie short, I decided to give a try since I knew of one the actors, Jake Silbermann. Not only did I find the short both intriguing and relevant, I was captivated by the characters. The storyline plays not only the conditions of the time but the relevance of what the family had to endure. Would I like to see this made into a full length feature film? You bet!!! For now, all I can do is recommend it to everyone I know.

Kudos to the director Nathan Crooker, Jake Silbermann and the entire cast of Stuffer. EXCELLENT WORK!!!!

Fantastic Short Film with A Shocking Twist

[tirpse · 10/10 · 1 June 2011]

Usually, I am not a big fan of short films because just as you got into it, the film is over again already, and you crave more. Don't get me wrong, you will totally crave more of this too!

STUFFER is a very intense short film with a shocking twist. I loved how this story shows that a woman wants to take care of her family because the husband isn't able to at that point.

The acting is fantastic! Danielle Camastra (Vasquez), Michael Rivera (Ramon) and Jake Silbermann (Haken) did an amazing job! I especially love Danielle and Jake's performances. I am sure we will see more of all three of them in the future.

Another thing I really love is the directing and coloring. Nathan Crooker is a fantastic director, a real talent. Can't wait to see where his career will take him.

I can only recommend this short film. Give it a chance! I am very sure you won't be disappointed!

Compelling and shocking

[Horst_In_Translation · 6/10 · 20 May 2016]

"Stuffer" is a 20-minute live action short film from 6 years ago made by Nathan Crooker and Jake Silberman. It is about the lengths a woman goes for her family before returning home from a military assignment, but before we find out what it is that she did exactly, we find out that none of it was really necessary. Poor girl. After reading the plot description of the film here on IMDb, I initially suggested that she may have turned into a terrorist, but this was wrong and has nothing to do with the actual story. The second half of the film was pretty painful to watch I must say. There were moments where I felt it was just more to shock than to work well with the story, but as a whole it does make sense, but maybe this sequence could have been a bit shorter. Still overall, this was a pretty solid watch and I recommend it, even if you may need a strong stomach to deal with some of the parts in here.