Mikes Film Talk

The Jungle of Accounting (2020) is another retro review of a film that is tight, funny and well acted. Chase Pearson writes and directs this short 10 minute comedy of errors. This is a taut well edited bit of fun that will make the viewer laugh and cringe simultaneously

Mr and Mrs Bailey re-live their setbacks with an incredible assortment of assistants over the years. The small accounting firm, with the family touch experience some setbacks with new employees. The couple recount the three most annoying new hires in their accounting jungle.

Pearson gives us a comedic look at these mishaps. Michael Drew starts proceedings with a BBC type narration. Reminiscent of many a short film that have graced main features in cinema, this helps set the stage brilliantly.

The film opens with the elderly accounting couple talking about the jungle they have inhabited over the years. Kathy McCort and Ray Bergen are the older couple reminiscing, while Timothy J Cox and Colleen Sproull play the younger Baileys.

Jimmy Doyle (Erin Patrick Miller) is the first entry into their accounting jungle. He of the offensive sweater and cold-blooded disposition. Next up is the “one-upper” Amy Schwartz played deliciously by Kate McGarrigle. Their third assistant turns out to have a dark past. While their last employee also has some disturbing news for the couple.

The Jungle of Accounting is a brilliant bit of fun. Cox, as usual, gives it his all. In this film, however, he has excellent company. Every actor here exceeds expectation. As a result this is a top notch comedic effort. 

Cinematographer Daniel Chang does a splendid job here. Pearson clearly knows how to deliver comedy and this short film does not disappoint. A full 5 star effort.

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