One Week was written and directed by Buster Keaton in 1920 and follows a newly married couple trying to assemble a portable house kit, when they come up against a multitude of obstacles and inconveniences that end to an interesting end result.
The film is in the romantic comedy genre, and features much slapstick and physical comedy by Buster Keaton who performs stunts and tricks for comedic effect. It also falls into both realism and expressionism as the events in the film are completely impossible, but reflect the time period in which it was made and is not artistic. The film is funny as it involves many unrealistic and over the top stunts and situations that are so exaggerated that they are laughable, and the goofy nature of the film and wild shenanigans that the couple get into make it a fast paced comedy.
The film is silent, and a musical score was composed to be fast and jingle, reflecting the lighthearted and innocent nature of the film but also the exiting and dramatic physical comedy, rising and falling in the mix to reflect emotion and tone. The film also uses sped up footage to quicken the pace and make Keaton’s movements look more unnatural and funny, and also. Heightens the pace and comedy.
I personally enjoyed One Week a lot! I found it more funny than most other silent films I’ve seen. It was funny, innocent, and entertaining, and the perfect length for a short film.
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