Do This For Me: Review

17th March 2025

Do This For Me: Review. By Robert Ewing.

The loss of a loved one is something we all experience, and how we deal with that loss will always be unique. There is no right or wrong way to cope with loss; however, there is so much to comprehend when we lose someone dear to us. Did they know how much I loved them? Could I have done something to change the outcome? Were my final words the ones I wished to say? It is a lot to tackle alone but having friends and/or family by our side can make it easier. Do This For Me tackles this idea head-on and is a meaningful short film.

We follow a group of friends—Lex (April Kelley), Gracie (Sara Huxley), Beca (Taj Atwal), Kat (Tilly Keeper), and Joy (Adelle Leonce)—as they gather one night to pay tribute to a friend they recently lost. They do this by recording messages about how much their friend meant to them. However, as the night progresses and the drinks start flowing, grief takes over. Despite the rising tensions, the friends remember why they are there: to support the people they love.

Written by April Kelley, the script is dense with meaning and purpose. However, especially at the beginning, I felt a bit lost regarding why they were recording videos. It eventually clicked who they were referring to, as I initially thought they were talking about Lex rather than a recently deceased friend. Once the confusion faded, the emotional core of the film truly resonated and was impactful—especially Lex’s moment discussing the loss and its effects on her. It is emotionally charged and may bring a tear to the eye; the entire moment when she speaks of saying “I love you” is genuinely powerful.

The friendship group also feels organic and real, and all the performances are wonderful. Seeing Tilly Keeper in a new project was a delight, as the last time I saw her on screen was in EastEnders. April Kelley is also incredible as Lex, bringing an emotional range from survivor’s guilt to utter sadness. The group exhibits true chemistry, making them believable as a circle of lifelong friends or “lifers,” as they are described.

While it took a while for it to resonate with me, Do This For Me is an emotional narrative centred on loss and coping with grief. Featuring stellar performances and powerful thematic ideas, Do This For Me is nothing short of great.

4 Stars

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