Neil Gaiman's We Can Get Them for You Wholesal
Neil Gaiman's We Can Get Them for You Wholesal

Neil Gaiman's We Can Get Them for You Wholesal

2013Movie20 minEnglish

How one man's obsession with getting a great bargain gets him in way over his head.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: David Van EyssenGenres: Fantasy, Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely, mild-mannered man named Gary Sparks finds an advertisement promising to help people get rid of enemies. He contacts the service and orders the 'wholesale' elimination of his boss. However, the company's methods are far more bizarre and less conventional than Gary anticipated, leading to unexpected and darkly humorous consequences.

Critical Reception

As a short film adaptation of a Neil Gaiman short story, 'We Can Get Them for You Wholesale' received positive attention for its dark humor, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of the source material. It was particularly praised for its clever premise and Toby Jones's portrayal of the increasingly desperate protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic and twisted take on wish fulfillment.
  • Toby Jones delivers a standout performance as the hapless Gary.
  • Faithfully captures the unsettling and imaginative tone of Gaiman's story.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this short film on Google, but general sentiment from festival screenings and online discussions indicates appreciation for its unique narrative and Gaiman's signature style.

Fun Fact

The short film is an adaptation of the short story of the same name by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, first published in the collection 'Smoke and Mirrors' in 1998.

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