Fuck Film Review

Emmanuel Bannerman(BFAMP28043)


 Looking at Love After Parenthood

https://youtu.be/JO1lriCv6kI?si=SEpt_6s8H4JUfc-R




Becoming parents changes ever your routine, your sleep, and yes, even your sex life. In the short film Fuck, directed by Danny Morgan, we’re invited into the quiet chaos of a young couple’s bedroom, where they attempt to reconnect intimately for the first time since having a baby. What unfolds isn’t just about sex it’s about exhaustation and the challenge of staying close when life keeps getting in the way.
The film follows Adam and Sarah, two new parents who finally find a quiet moment alone after putting their baby to sleep. They hope to spark some romance, but things don’t go quite as planned. Between awkward moments, tired bodies, and the disturbing presence of their baby , their attempt becomes a gentle struggle. Instead of frustration, what we see is something real and touching, two people trying their best to stay connected in the middle of a major life change.

What makes this movie turn out so well is its honesty. The dialogue is natural, the acting beautifully restrained and real. Brett Goldstein and Esther Smith deliver performances that makes you feel you are involved. Every glance, every pause, every sigh tells us exactly what they’re feeling. There’s no overacting, just two people trying to find their bond again.
Visually, the film is simple and intimate. The camera keeps us close like we’re sitting quietly in the corner, watching a very private moment. The lighting is soft and natural, capturing the slight discomfort of late-night parenting life. And with no dramatic soundtrack, the silence itself becomes part of the story filled with tension, love, and quiet effort.
At its heart, Fuck is about more than physical intimacy. It’s about emotional connection. It shows how relationships evolve, how love endures through discomfort, and how important it is to show up for each other even when you’re tired, awkward, and unsure of yourself.
In just 10 minutes, Fuck manages to be funny, moving, and deeply relatable. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything. Instead, it offers a kind and truthful look at how love changes and how, if we’re patient with each other, it can grow even stronger.

STORY BREAKDOWN

Main Characters (Protagonists):
Adam and Sarah, a young couple and new parents.

Their Goal:
To reconnect emotionally and physically after the birth of their baby.

The Problem (Antagonist):
Exhaustion, insecurity, and the emotional distance created by parenthood.

Their Struggle:
Trying to revive intimacy while navigating fear, tiredness, and constant interruptions from the baby.

Turning Point (Climax):
They share a quiet, honest laugh after failed attempts at intimacy a moment of real connection.It’s not about sex anymore it’s about remembering that they’re in this together.

Resolution:
They don’t fix everything, but they reconnect through vulnerability and shared effort choosing love, even in the mess.

Director:
Danny Morgan

Writers:
Danny Morgan
Helen Simmons

Cast:
Brett Goldstein as Adam
Esther Smith as Sarah

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