Small Beautifully Moving Parts

A Likable, If Relatively Slight, Road Trip Comedy About Connectivity And Familial Bonds
The indie "Small, Beautifully Moving Parts" is one of those micro-budgeted film experiences that you'd be unlikely to have a chance to see outside of the festival circuit. That's the key, though, that makes it seem so refreshing. As a little film (and only 73 minutes at that), the movie has a lot to say about family and connectivity in the contemporary age. Its goals are modest, its themes are recognizable, and its characters are identifiable. Filmmakers Annie J. Howell and Lisa Robinson have crafted an intimate character study that has a quirky appeal without ever devolving into preciousness. And that's not always easy to do in an era where quirk has replaced genuine emotion in most mainstream comedies. So, "Small, Beautifully Moving Parts" is easy to like and recommend as long as you're not expecting a big or glossy production. Its quiet power is incredibly subtle and as our heroine discovers her own truth by the end of the film, it's surprisingly low-key but no less...

Funny and relevant coming-of-parenthood flick
Small, Beautifully Moving Parts is dubbed as a "coming of parenthood tale for the internet age" which had me drawn in from the get go. Take two of my favorite things: coming-of-age dramedies and technology, and you can't miss. Gladly, Parts combines both attributes perfectly and makes for a charming little surprise of a film this year.

The film follows a young woman named Sarah Sparks (a breakout role for Anna Margaret Hollyman) who discovers that she's pregnant along with boyfriend Leon (Andre Holland). Leon couldn't be more excited about the news, but Sarah's feelings are less apparent than her interest in the different gadgets in the doctor's examination room.

Sarah is a very lovable and relevant character with some nerdy appeal. She reflects today's techno-savvy independent woman wrapped in a cute and quirky package. She is a socially relevant and much needed female heroine, much like Lisbeth Salander (except without, you know, all of the violence). Sarah is...

Highly Enjoyable! A precious indie film
Small Beautifully Moving Parts tells the story of Sarah Sparks, a high tech guru
more familiar with laptops than babies, who is on a journey of discovery. This coming of age movie is simple and sweet, balancing hilarious situations (won't spoil it for you, but there's a car scene in the desert which is awesome!) with moving emotional sequences. I found the message of the film powerful and the character adorable!! I highly recommend it!

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