The Write Place | Average Guy Movie Review

The Write Place is the story of a father and daughter running a small stationary store. But it quickly becomes apparent that Maggie (Erin Taylor) isn't quite as passionate about the family business as Walt (Peter Gantenbein).

What do you do if your child doesn't share your interest? Well, the sensible answer would be to encourage them to follow their own dream or passion. But when it comes to a beloved (by some) family business - like in this case - it can be difficult to think that it may not carry on in the family. That is the challenge at the heart of this charming and relatable short.

Gantenbein and Taylor share a wonderful chemistry as a father and daughter who have reached a certain turning point in life. The pair really capture the awkwardness of a parent/child relationship in which the parent's authoritative position is waning because the child is on the cusp of adulthood.

Directed by Benjamin McClain and Job Gailey, there is an honesty to The Write Place - certainly when it comes to the joy of dealing with customers. It feels like something many of us will go through in some form or another. In 12 minutes it manages to tackle some pretty complicated themes, like legacy, adapting to our ever changing world, and learning to let go. Ultimately though, it simply reminds to focus on what's really important. Sure, it can feel a little saccharine in places, but The Write Place earns it with an almost brutally honest take on life, parenting and business - as well as their incredible ability to get in the way of each other.

Also, I could listen to Grandpa talk about tablets - and I don't mean his medication - all day long!

Thanks to some wonderful performances and a very real approach to just about everything, The Write Place is a charming and relatable short about life, parenting and business. Not to mention the ongoing quest to find fireproof paper.

8/10

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