It seems the more Larry
Longstreth forms his own niche in indie films the more bizarre his
comedy gets and that's not a bad thing. Because even the most unusual
concepts are pulled off because Longstreth is never afraid to go over
the top and stretch the confines of the genre he is most comfortable in.
"The Legend of Rune Wraith" is a full on display of the abilities of Longstreth who seemingly improvises most, if not all, of the lines here.
Playing a
hardcore role player he describes the game he's played beat
by beat (which is further helped thanks to flashbacks that
illustrate his anecdote) and tells of the story of the Rune
Wraith. Looking like a typical gamer geek, Longstreth mugs
for the camera with comedic enthusiasm jumping around and
waving his weapon in such an unusual bumbling fashion that
it hilariously resembles the Star Wars kid and he even
mutters a line that should be repeated: "Deadly
with a spear. Even deadlier with the ladies."
Longstreth is in good form here portraying a character who rabidly
explains the events leading to the domination of his player's worlds
and the powerful Shadow Lord. Trying to lend credence to his
accounts he even proclaims that there were characters invented to
take down the Rune Wraith but none succeeded, then in usual
Longstreth fashion, he ends the short on a rather twisted and
hilarious note that he delivers with a tongue in cheek and sly
smile.
Obviously an
experimental film, "The Legend of Rune Wraith" is classic Longstreth
with unusual bizarre humor, sharp improv, and a climax that guarantees
to stick in our minds long after we've seen it.
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