F*ck | Comedy Short Film about Parenting starring Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso)

https://youtu.be/JO1lriCv6kI

STORY AND THEME:

   It places you firmly in the middle of post‑partum intimacy and parental exhaustion. You're laughing one moment at the absurdity of two sleep‑deprived parents trying to reclaim a moment of connection; the next, your heart partially goes out to their vulnerability. It's the kind of film that tickles then tugs. It has you from the first scene. There's a relatable, immediate energy: new parents walking on eggshells around their responsibilities, desperate to be normal again. There's no need to wait for the setup—the setup is the situation. A young couple, fresh from having their baby, teases intimacy, but every time they attempt to rekindle their spark, reality wailing baby, diaper changing, exhaustion yanks them back. Their attempts devolve into comic desperation, capturing both the longing and chaos of new parenthood. Balance arrives with a punch. It's a lighthearted reminder: amidst parenting imperatives, intimacy doesn't vanish—but it gets messy, hurried, and very human. There's no melodramatic twist its charm lies in the everyday surprises. A sudden crying baby, a comic interruption at the worst moment those are the curveballs. They resonate because they're so real and relatable.

       

CHARACTERS AND PERFORMANCES:

   Within minutes, the couple is real. The man switches between confident and clueless; the woman handles empathy and exasperation. You believe them immediately. Goldstein's charm is apparent—even with minimal dialogue, he radiates that signature sardonic warmth. Smith offers the ideal foil: tart, appealing, exasperated, and tender when the scene demands. Goldstein's performance is remarkable—not for dramatics, but for how convincingly he embodies that flustered, hopeful dad guy. You're on his side immediately. His relationship with her is the center of the film. It's funny, frustrated, loving. The tug of lust and diapers rings true, and their chemistry is comfortably real. 

CINEMATOGRAPHY:

    Understated but deliberate. The handheld framing captures the intimacy and chaos of a messy nursery, placing us close enough to sense every awkward silence and whispered negotiation. The comedic timing of each interrupted moment—the smack of a diaper, the abrupt crawl out of bed—hits hard. Those small visuals pack the emotional punch. Muted color schemes evoke early‑morning fatigue. Soft lighting adds warmth to their small world. Framing tends to keep them in close‑up shots tightly, highlighting confinement and intimacy. 

SOUND AND MUSIC:

     Minimal music maintains the emphasis on silence—or the absence of it. Instead, it's ambient life noises: baby coos, rustling sheets, muffled laughter. Breath, sighs, muttered "f-words"—all are piercing. The longing silence, shattered by abrupt baby screams, emphasizes the underlying tension in the film. No sweeping orchestral cues—just emotional resonance of the real-life sound and silence. The low-key strategy surprisingly succeeds.

OVERALL IMPACT:

    Yes. Exactly what it sets out to be: a short, snappy, loving comedy about parenting issues. Strong points: realistic acting, cuttingly acute wit, universality.

Weakness: if you're expecting old-fashioned plot twists or drama, you won't get them—but that's the point. It provokes laughter, recognition nods, and a touch of wistfulness in anyone who recalls—or looks forward to—the new‑baby days of parenting. Yes. It is well worth recommending—highly so—to new parents, couples, or anyone who enjoys character-driven, slice-of-life comedy. It's brief, sweet, and genuinely does appear to capture what parental love (and sleep deprivation) resembles. The movie lingers with you as a moving portrait of contemporary parenthood. That haunting question—"can we still be us?"—stays with you because the movie never resolves it in any didactic way.

It believes in you to sense it.

   In conclusion, "F*ck" is a compact, close, and sharply observed comedy. It plays more like an episode than a film and more like a subtle wink at the messy, gorgeous mayhem of parenthood. For a fan of Bit Lasso, Goldstein's charm is an added pleasure—but the movie is fun in itself as a universal, comedic sketch of life with an infant. Enjoyed it? You may find yourself smiling at both its wit and its authenticity.