10/12
Jesus and Maria are a couple who are going through a difficult time in their relationship. Despite this, they have just become parents. In order to shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence. The entire film was shot in 10 days.. For Sale: Glass is Unbreakable, So Your Table Will Last Forever. Part 1 (2024). Jesus and Maria start not in a manger, but in a furniture store, where an overbearing salesman works tirelessly to sell them a coffee table. The hideous piece features nude female figures made of "fake gold" and what the man describes as "unbreakable" glass. The new mother has a bit of a tooth for having a child, and the couple seems to be going through a difficult time in their marriage. The first ten minutes are pretty much comedy, but halfway through, things take a dark turn. Jesus has to put the coffee table back together and an accident causes his world to crumble and the final act is as well done as anything I’ve ever seen. A ten day shoot is a miracle these days and the script is concise and smart. Don’t miss the coffee table. A solid 9/10. Don’t miss this gem.