Densely Hollow is an eerily relevant 'featurette' that touches on a not-so-fictional narrative about a secret government agency's attempt to cancel a breakthrough technology that could undermine the status quo.
Lopez and Santos, who both give impressive performances, bring forth an exhilarating and contemporary film that surely lives up its name. Thematically, Densely Hollow sheds light on how security lies in one's mind and how trust is reserved for those who are strong.
The relationship that unfolds on screen between Malcolm and Abe compellingly shows that although trauma begets hurt, which begets suspicion, compassion, empathy, and a conscience can supersede these societal ills. The story is very smart but can be pretty dense and may require multiple viewings to fully grasp the wider message with all its intrinsic value.
Even with everything that's thrown at you the film may still leave you wanting more and so in a sense the film succeeds in opening a world of possibilities, while raising fascinating social issues that will keep you thinking. The movie is a trip!
I was particularly blown away by the locations used throughout and found that the animated sequence visualized the film's backstory brilliantly. Densely Hollow in a way reminds me that one's capacity for imagination and fantasy has only scratched the creative surface, even in 2013. With that said, I highly recommend you check out Densely Hollow.
Really looking forward to what this young and dynamic duo create next.