Like many others I have to say it was not at all what I expected.  And I mean that in a good way.  I love to have my assumtions turned upside down.

besleybean wrote:

Yeah, I have to say:  I was put off by the trailer,.

Well, when I first read the synopsis, I thought (to paraphrase our favourite actor) "someone is fantasising about BC" and I wasn't wrong!
I admit, I was also a bit perplexed and put off by the trailer, but I have been pleasantly (is it a right word in a case of such a violent film?) surprised by the final result. I think it was almost perfect, if pressed I would indicate just two tiny details I didn't like. I think I liked it better than "Inseparable", which is also a very fine short.
This one is more complex and, as someone said, leaves you satisfied and at the same time wanting for more.
 

I don't think so but it is not difficult. You can download the programme without any obligation. You do not have to use a credit card. There are iTunes vouchers you can buy in many shops and use them to buy the film. 

I know of no other way. But you really don't need an iPod or anything and can watch it on your computer. I suppose they cannot sell a DVD with a just 20 minute short film. 

SolarSystem wrote:

I'm not sure about Lilah, I guess I'll have to watch it again. And I mean: how much about her behaviour is truly genuine...? She has to be in on this whole thing from the very start, don't you think?

Ok, so we know from the synopsis that James saved Wallace's life during they military service in SF: it has been not brought explicitely in the film, but they cleverly did it through "the voices" in Wallace's head. Also, James states it clearly "I need to call in THAT favour"  therefore reminding Wallace that he "ows" him. To me it is obvious that Wallace has tried to distance himself from his past AND James, but he has known all along that one day he would have to repay his debt with James and is resigned to do it, even if he hates to be dragged into the world of violence once again.
Lilah has to know the whole plane from the beginning, there is no other explanation. This means nothing in her behaviour is genuine. And it also calls for reflection what is exactly the price of this "little favour" James asks from Wallace? On the surface, it is James using Wallace and exposing him to danger and savage beating. But even more devastating, I think, is playing with Wallace's feelings. He doesn't want to take care of the child, but once he does, he obviously develops feelings about her. It is all very condensed, of course, this being a short, but nevertheless evident. (and this is what James was counting on). When Wallace realizes at the end that he has been played by her, as well, it is heartbreaking, far more than it would be in a case of a "normal" person, because he is already damaged emotionally from his past experiences. 
This is not to say that Lilah is "evil". She is what she is, because she has been corrupted by the adults.
Isn't it astonishing, btw, that even in the role of a badass and though guy, the most prominent feature of the character Benedict is playing is his vulnerability? 
 

But to me Wallace is not your classic badass and tough guy. He is not what I would call evil, for a start. You can see almost from the first second of the film that he is torn by his emotions, that he is not a man who couldn't care less about anything. He has a heart, he cares, something inside him seems to be broken...
Of course he knows how to fight, how to give someone a good beating, how to defend himself... in that way, yes, he is tough. But, I don't know... if badass means that you kick other people's asses in order to defend yourself, then yes, he's badass. But with lots of layers of emotions, as tonnaree already mentioned.

I think he didn't drop his cellphone because he was using it to break the bad guy's neck.

Oh, look at that...! Making of Little Favour... with a very athletic and BAMF!Benedict. And... sweatpants.

http://amygloriouspond.tumblr.com/post/72751638454/benedict-in-sweatpants

Solar... I need a translation again... English for *sabber*

Found something... slobber... exactly the right word...
Not only as Sherlock he is a show-off.... slobber again