Learning Is Fun
Critic:
Swati Verma
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Posted on:
Jan 15, 2025
Directed by:
Adam Boland
Written by:
Adam Boland
Starring:
Conor Carberry, Ryan Klatt, Conor Doonan
Writer-director Adam Boland has chosen this film title to promote the fun element of learning making it relatable and engaging for the audience. Boland has incorporated the comedy genre to enhance and establish the subject matter. Conor Carberry, Ryan Klatt, and Conor Doonan are experienced and talented actors, making the content shine in front of the viewers.
The plot of Learning Is Fun revolves around a young lad who goes to do his theory test but gets wound up into a Russian gun smuggling.
The movie- Learning Is Fun begins with a combination of close-up and mid-shot which reads some information regarding booking the theory test. There are a series of mid-shots utilised to showcase the intricate details between the tester and Mark Klatt helping the viewers to understand the storyline as well as the characters during the conversation. The set design, black and white colour pallet, natural lighting, and sound, camera angles, dialogues, costume, hair, makeup, and props are kept simple and therefore, complement the comic timing in the narrative.
In the performance department, Conor Carberry plays the tester who is frustrated with his married life and his wife Carol. Carberry utilises his body language, and voice modulation to hide his inner turmoil and bring out the dominant avatar all through the running time of the movie.
Ryan Klatt plays the role of Mark Klatt who comes to the driving school theory test centre. Mark is tensed about the test wants to do his best to get the driving license as soon as possible. The young actor portrays the simple innocent side of Mark beautifully and the audience wants to protect the character as soon as they realise what’s in store for him.
Conor Doonan as Dan is very enthusiastic and funny with excellent comic timing even though the screen time for him is very limited, he manages to make a mark in the viewer’s mind. They tend to remember Dan and smile even after people have finished watching Learning Is Fun.
Learning Is Fun talks about being enthusiastic, calm, soft and positive regarding every testing phase in life. The short film reiterates how crucial the role of a true friend is when one needs motivation, encouragement and that slight extra push to face tricky times. The cinematic piece highlights the nature of adding many life lessons which are essential to leading life as one wants to. The creative piece also focuses on reminding the viewers that that challenges keep coming up even after one has achieved a certain task or goal and one needs to be prepared for each one till the journey called Life ends.
The post credit scene included by the makers at the end of the movie gives a sense of inclusivity to the audience and also a chance to learn a lot from the narrative.