Reviewed by Aaron Haynes

Dear Mr. Collins,

It has recently come to my attention that in 2001 you released a short 3DMM movie titled 'In the Box', detailing the events surrounding a buried cardboard box containing the amount of ten million dollars U.S. currency and the efforts of several people to obtain it. This film made use of some of the most inventive, fast-paced camerawork to create what I have to confess is the single most exhilarating experience I have ever had with a short movie. The purpose of my letter is to inform you of the crimes against humanity you have committed by not continuing to produce works of this caliber with the 3D Movie Maker Program. My associates and I have done the calculations, Mr. Collins. It turns out that the cruelty of your creative inaction with this program is the moral equivalent of killing no less than six hundred starving babies, most of whom are on fire.

Detailed analysis was conducted on your film as per request by one James Quicksell, who goes by the name 'Orcus' on the 3D Movie Maker community bulletin board. After thorough investigation and examination, my associates and I have concluded that the use of slow-motion, quick pans and zooms, and incredibly tight editing and pacing are what can only be called "astonishing." The concept was deemed "highly original" and initial worries that its possibilities would be underdeveloped were quickly forgotten and the people who voiced them severely beaten for their ignorance. Many comparisons were made with several other films and our analysts were surprised to discover that In the Box feels more cohesive and cinematically powerful as a whole than many present-day outings, and that it barely showed its age at all. The voice acting took a while to catch on for several of us, but was ultimately deemed quirky and served to enhance the narrative in a highly entertaining way.

The Offspring music in the opening and PAM-nature of the film felt more like appreciative homages than a face-value stylistic decision, which bode well for the general consensus that it was highly original. All of this serves as compound interest to the unspeakable atrocity you have committed by not continuing your career over the past few years, of course. Consistency was found with another outing of yours, entitled 'Ammunition Unlimited', in which some of the most creative ideas for action and camera angles were utilized to propel the film far beyond its PAM roots. A similar effect is obtained here, with a relatively simple premise greatly enhanced by supremely imaginative ideas and tongue-in-cheek plot developments with mega conglomerate CEOs and people falling off cliffs. Some truly unique humor, including a very funny joke involving the skin color of a burglar, further adds to the charges we have presented against you.

Upon detailed examination of this relic from your past, Mr. Collins, I am left with no choice but to present these most heinous of accusations before you. The distinct lack of your brilliantly creative mind at work in this community is felt in some innate way by all who frequent the New Releases forum. But it is not too late, Mr. Collins. These charges will be dropped immediately, no questions asked, upon the release of a new full-length film directed by you. Prolonged inaction, on the other hand, will force us to deal out a swift and painful punishment. In conclusion, I can only say thus: Pick up the mouse, or spread 'em, my friend.

Sincerely, Aaron Haynes

Critical Score: 93/100.
Personal Score: 95/100.