Short film "The Elevator"

A short comedy film by Greg Glienna, the creator of Meet the Parents, A Guy Thing and Relative Strangers. SUSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL AND CHECK OUT MY OTHER SHORTS AND COMEDY SONGS!

[@unclenchplsacchi]

Moral Lesson: ALWAYS take the stairs.

[@mrnobodyyt23]

+Chiarella Von Schweetz lol

[@zamzamsaid1339]

do you?

[@unclenchplsacchi]

yes i do.

[@iurocks8605]

Chiarella Von Schweetz I always take the stairs too!!

[@takovejchhodin4780]

I fat and I ALWAYS take the stairs. I hate the elevator music.

[@soulquinn]

i cant believe he pulled out the calculator... im too done

[@vagbe]

i d do the same thing or just try to count in my mind

[@mdhafiz5452]

blackhol

[@hixttait753]

Cannot believe you met Goku

[@RA-bx7wo]

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[@leslassiter6378]

Sometimes you just gotta do the math.

[@tena2sweet]

Honestly when he exited the first elevator I thought we were going to hear a bunch of screams from the elevator falling. 😂😂😂😂

[@ac8228]

X2

[@Salena905]

Yeah, I thought so too. 😁

[@pamross2531]

Did ya notice, he didn't add his own scrawny weight... as most of us don't.

[@aileenwagner2576]

Me too!!!

[@venusproject351]

Lifts are designed to handle x2 more of max wieght. So technically it could fall at around 4000

[@seanmccarron2062]

I really enjoyed this video. Any short film that combines a real-life scenario, an ironic ending, and pre-COVID-reality humour deserves a comment, thumbs up, and 5-star rating!

[@JustMe-pl5vv]

You are right!

[@seanmccarron2062]

​@@IzajResGS Doesn't this video seem all too real and relevant today, compared to how it might have felt watching it years ago? That was the point of my comment

[@seanmccarron2062]

@@IzajResGS what are you talking about? How many minor or major flus affected people and governments globally? Whether you agree with its seriousness, things changed dramatically and it's not quite over yet.

[@DylanNalyd]

This main guy is a mix of Jimmy Fallon and Robert Downey Jr.

[@username_username10]

Add some Bill Hader to that.

[@tiarnan76]

and a dash of mike myers...oooooh behave!

[@aedwards63]

more bill hader...anyway did you all see the phlegm to the back of the head

[@Lundmunchkins2000TV]

And Dwight Shrute

[@brodyschum]

Dylan Nalyd Agree,

[@itsintheshow6026]

Love that first shot of him pulling out the calculator--that's where I started laughing.

[@pamross2531]

I laughed when he saw the big ILLINOIS guy walking towards the elevator...

[@aarondyer.pianist]

Was already laughing and then it turned into a guffaw.

[@marlajordan6594]

Yes, that was a funny part. But, how dare he assume to know their weights, even though he was right in being concerned.

[@YuviFlicksFps]

It's been 10 years man.. how are you?

[@rubyyoung470]

This is great to watch at a time like this with coronu

[@hamed8092]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mikewaters3962]

Ruby Young funny while I was watching this that the first thought that poped into my head

[@ThatssoRavenDeNai]

I'm literally watching this rn😂 while all of this is going on

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

😄😁😂 Exactly Ruby young 😄😃😀🤣

[@rubyyoung470]

@@malakahbanathyasharahla2302 glad you watched it

[@user-ji8rp5rk4h]

Completely forgot that Swine Flu was the big epidemic back in 2010. Who knew the algorithm understood dark humour.

[@Zodroo_Tint]

It doesn't understand anything, just like people doesn't understand masks.

[@TheDummbob]

He should've be like:" Well guess that's were i'm going too now."

[@chrissiepuriza3866]

Pvte Pyle literally

[@thabomojaki4110]

The words just couldn't come out but that was the important moment, he missed it 😢

[@nikkitytom]

In spite of myself, I really empathize. I've fled from overcrowded elevators ( politely muttering "my floor" ) and many times stopped breathing for unconscionably long times to avoid the coughs and sneezes. Well done and very accurate ...

[@HookBeak_66]

Good comment, well worded.

[@PaulAdler11]

Anyone else watching this during the quarantine and feeling it’s too real!? Lmao

[@luxuryqueen42]

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@gerhardhermann1571]

Yeah, this is life 2020. Sometimes it sucks.

[@ohbor]

Hows it goin? 👋

[@bundydryandlime]

I hope you realise by now that it was and still is all fake

[@ext1013]

this is a stand up, pure comedy without words just plain movement and reality. loving it. you're a genius.

[@chipichipichapachapa733]

I think the idea is funny but the realisation was a bit tedious.

[@HarrisonWheeler358]

bot

[@justinlee4696]

this is like a SNL sketch if it was funny.

[@Arahansannihilation]

There's a crazy guy with a machete in the stairwell.

[@filmmekker]

Good one!

[@marissahoag4493]

Which part?

[@annecarolinesilvasousa5785]

Zyjlo nj

[@MrRobot01010]

Hahaha never would have thought of that

[@spicetruckin]

From comedy to halloween spirit, love it! well, i did get here from "Tuck me In" short film..

[@Tanapheliceproductions]

I love this short. Makes you appreciate life and reminds you that the grass is not always greenER. But the look on his face when big boy entered the elevator... lol

[@soulblack621]

That camera angle at 1:10 was masterful.. captured just how tight it was in there... as soon as I saw that phone rise out of the abyss I sensed it was math time. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tariqueaziz]

Whoever watching this in 2020 knows that level 7 was still fine.

[@1234567895182]

half these comments say take the stairs but how often do you actually take the stairs?

[@shakaama]

at my office we only took the stairs. only old or crippled people took the lift.

[@TheVoltageMC]

Why would you take the long way when there is a short way... Exactly the point.

[@EDMHorizon]

NumberSixteen BusShelter Always because I'm claustrophobic.

[@noobpower96]

NumberSixteen BusShelter almost always actually

[@NunyJr]

All the time, I like to maintain my ass toned.

[@1947shadow]

Working at an office on the ninth floor, this film was right on target. I'm still smiling from your presentation.Well done.

[@QuaaTV-np7fv]

Thanks cause now we gotta do google classroom on this film 😐😤😭

[@Alex-yf9he]

Finally I found a not depressive suicidal short movie, it just gets annoying even if they're great

[@jv-lk7bc]

its cheerfully suicidal?

[@zdem8259]

I watched a bunch today and were mostly lovely stories... this Elevator is probably most depressing of them, hehe...iI also use a skip if is going that way.... reccomend...

[@MRsmooth988]

The comedy points in this film were absolutely genius. Don't stop making films!

[@Amphy2k]

Fun fact! The weight limit on an elevator is often times 4x less than what it really is. This is done because they want to scare people away who have extremely heavy items. An elevator can hold the weight of every human that can fit in it’s entire cubic space and be fine. It has a problem when your carrying in a supermassive tank of water or huge amounts of metal or extremely heavy furniture.

[@rasheedbengdon8163]

Fun fact the person writing this comment could be a troll pretending the weight is four times as much so that people will overexceed the weight and then crash the elevator

[@henwoda]

@@rasheedbengdon8163 which is why you always need to cross-referemce before taking something as absolute fact. Good call! Though, an elevator that size (and considering the time this was made), the machine drive would still be able to hold all of them safely. The weight limit could range from 2000-4000 lbs if they're using proper counterweights. PikaBlu is technically correct

[@Dayvit78]

@@rasheedbengdon8163 That's my suspicion too, since basically humans are water so it should weigh about the same as an equal volume of water.

[@Bree420]

That is the face of, "I guess this is my life, now."

[@khoivuongminh5775]

That’s so hilarious. A truly pure comedy that don’t need scripts or talks. I almost cried when he took out his calculator and assume the people weight. There is no offense to the obesity people or swine flu patients, the film just give us laughs from basic things in our life. I also love the music and the mise en scene, all components in the film synthesize very well. Thanks for the film, peace.

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

Same here - PURE genius.

[@ComedyJakob]

The main actor is quite good.

[@Rocabear]

I couldn’t stop laughing ever since he pulled the calculator out!

[@mehex9858]

I love how that guy accurately guesses the weight of those people

[@swifty705]

Great short film! I always love seeing what KZbin had to offer in the early years... I miss it. Freaking LOVE the calculator. He knew what he had to do lol.

[@alainkarsenty4783]

great job, and so funny, love the acting and the way everything is put together!

[@rxonmymind8362]

I know your thinking "take the stairs". I've done exactly this after seeing the people in the elevator. So I fly up the stairs 5 floors up only to find it locked. Go back downstairs the way I came and it too is locked. Talk about a F'd up hospital that had this type of arrangement. The security camera picked me up and they came to the rescue. LoL.

[@miniatureswithjanelle]

Lol!

[@rbrtgrdn]

Lol, I had to walk down 16 floors because of that. I thought the same way.

[@vallewilliams4926]

My jaw dropped at the same time his dropped 😂 like-“no way! This ain’t happening’! I gotta get outta here!” Me yelling at the guy like-“tell them people to get out your way and move before you stuck in there!” 🤣 These people ain’t notice the elevator drop??😂

[@thebluerobin]

I couldn't stop laughing when someone sneezed on his hair. Thanks for movie .

[@avajoymckenzie1332]

😂😂😂 As the saying goes " Out of the frying pan into the fire"

[@dionlee4771]

1:18 I started dying lol. I do this EVERY TIME I get in an elevator. I count in my head tho lol

[@denisecachoian1570]

So funny! Just when he thought he was out of danger.... Thanks for sharing.

[@AmperSand666]

The two-note inspired Jaws theme was a... stroke of genius, lol :) Great work, thanks!

[@xather100]

i thought the second one would fall

[@byrdmagic]

Same

[@DZOICONDETHUONG]

Maybe there is an obesity treatment center on the left.

[@joselynmorales8072]

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[@alanarq1819]

Hahaha!

[@katiborhani1038]

that’s sounds a little rude ngl

[@dreya6102]

Making fun of people’s weight what are you 4 grow up when you thought of this did you laugh to yourself thinking it was funny what an idiot🙄🤬🤗

[@sharanbanan1068]

That’s a bit sad ngl

[@smeenasiddiqui2374]

Love the music...great video. No need for a script. Outstanding. 2022 looking good.

[@danielperlmutter7681]

After watching this... I’m still going to avoid the stairs

[@ReleaseTheHamsters]

LMFAO I LOVE THIS. "Swine Flu Treatment Center" I'M DEAD

[@littlebunchkinoffun461]

What did one elevator say to the other elevator? I think I'm coming down with something.

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

Littlebunchkin Of fun! You have me in hysterics with this one!! 🤣😂🤣

[@pearls6769]

Hahaha

[@suce4829]

That has to be the Jones BBQ Foot Massage dude

[@lightsupthesky4309]

He jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. Still recommending after all these years. 😂

[@ripintandon]

Better than most of the short films I have seen on youtube. I am sick of hallucinations and illusion based short films, this was pretty refreshing.

[@coxanovag2833]

On the next floor people got in the elevator returning from the building cafeteria. Todays special: hot chili and bean burritos!

[@medicinegone]

April 3, 2020. Relevant AF.

[@yuvans7726]

Ya ya

[@chiboy2968]

“Kids, what did we learn today?” 🤣

[@kcired23]

moral of the story: take the stairs

[@killakarma]

kcirred htims moral of the story don't put a bunch of fat people in a elevator

[@thecomictheorists8226]

I like this short film more than all that I've seen so far! Most are always dramas or thrillers but this made me laugh pretty hard. Well done

[@user-vp9ip7fs7i]

This is the best short film I have ever seen Laughed too hard when he pulled out that calculator

[@joeowens6180]

Another lovely one! I really enjoy Chris as an actor; he has the perfect face!

[@RysMarOfficial]

Whatching it in Coronao time hits different..

[@MartinKusimo]

When he started doing calculations! 🤣

[@minicomposer3271]

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[@parliamentgoldman5762]

I am glad that people can make films and laugh together. Mankind is the only species I've known to do it.

[@user-bc8vj1lc3r]

I´m going to use this short in my ESL C1 class for a discussion on COMMUNICATION. Based on the video, "The Elevator" appears to convey a message about communication, particularly nonverbal communication, and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and making informed decisions based on observation.

[@CarolCarol31]

My mind was screaming "social distancing" when he was in the first elevator and when they started coughing in the second elevator i could feel their cough through the screen and had to wash my hands after the video was over😷

[@blueflowerfilms5933]

You can't be serious.

[@sussytier]

Riveting World probably joking

[@blueflowerfilms5933]

@@sussytier I hope so lol

[@mizzmimi3092]

*lol*

[@felipelotas5609]

@@blueflowerfilms5933You can´t be serious that he can´t be serious...

[@Singingkid]

LOL! Absolutely hilarious! Brilliant work, Greg! Your expressions are priceless. :)

[@JayJayJupiter]

my dude went through the five stages of grief in this

[@TommyLent]

Brilliant! Can't wait to see his "Road Dog"

[@crazyrice33]

Elevators can withstand way more than 2,000 pounds, its just there to make sure idiots don't try to push it above the actual capacity.

[@bundydryandlime]

I've had goods lifts not function because of overloading

[@danielright1515]

He escaped the rain, by running into the storm

[@samandros3451]

LOL. Hilarious. Bravo. Never has the number 2001 made me laugh so hard!

[@FiveBlackFootedFerrets]

I kept waiting for somebody to fart in time to the elevator music.😂

[@TheOverbites]

Excellent! Without spoiling anything, I've done what he did (without a calculator) on several elevator rides. Very funny!

[@RakiReviews-bu6hp]

I didn't have any expectations and sat to watch freshly. Amazing humorous short film. I couldn't control my laughter when he opens his calculator, looks at that woman and types 245...Epic shot...thanks for making this day have a great ending!

[@TheronPatrick]

LOL! I cringed when everyone started coughing and died when the sign was revealed. Great job!

[@eg1197]

This film was portrayed as exact situation. Excellent👍

[@allcatz]

Exactly why I hate elevators. That's why I always take the stairs -- especially in a hospital or medical building. But it was a funny short film.

[@annamcmorris3794]

This made me laugh pretty hard. I love it!

[@CreativeThinking52]

Amen to stairs. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. 🙏

[@kennethdavis9732]

I lost it on the "JAWS" Sound

[@SugarloafMountainFilms]

Screw this I'm takin the stairs from now on.

[@Cocoagoddess_]

this was hilarious LOL definitely enjoyed watching

[@minicomposer3271]

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[@sverretheman]

Never seen this, just got into my reccomendations, it hits home man... it hits home...

[@CrackermanBill]

L.O.L.! Funnist shrot film ive ever seen! :D :P i loooove it i love it i love it i love it!!! more please gregory (like that one pope a few years ago u know haha)

[@pezpuck6390]

wow you sure are excited buddy

[@CrackermanBill]

@@pezpuck6390 shut teh FUCK up kid.... do you know who ia m?... do you realize who i am?.. what im capable of?... the things ive done?...... i wouldnt keep up this snarky tone if i were you..... .just a fair waring is all.... .just a warnnign.... 😈😈😈

[@Svitlanaa]

Usually not a big fan of shorts, but this one was great :) Well done.

[@filmmekker]

Svitlanaa Thank you!

[@criscreonmendoza2165]

shota ko si ccm

[@headlockmeleeknow3611]

3:04 the girl on the left, LMAO🤣🤣🤣

[@retiredcolonel6492]

I’ve always hated elevators. I’m a bit claustrophobic. I used to always take the stairs but now many office buildings have external locks on their floors. You can go out, but you can’t come in. Hospitals have this on certain floors too. I guess it’s all security. Now I have to take elevators and I dread it each and every time and just like this fellow, if too many come on, I’ll get off and wait for the next car.

[@bridgetstoli2347]

Rest assured that there is no way to pack enough humans into an elevator to make it fail. They are built that way.

[@deepenovich7311]

Loved this! Great concept.

[@shantcheetah]

When that fat red guy started walking, LOOOL

[@brisavage8183]

It's the keyboard for me 🤣

[@janmccann8081]

Genius! I hooted with laughter!

[@catioicat727]

2:12 OH LAWWWD HE COMING

[@d.j.foxxxyd.j.foxxxy1063]

You notice how everyone getting on the elevator are plus size peoples. He constantly getting push further in the back. LOL......

[@kyletomlinson5365]

yeah we noticed

[@thomasmckenna9364]

Really when did that happen?

[@daliasaab6699]

Stephanie Mullen what minute ? Didn't realize it

[@rdallen95301]

I think he's BS'n never saw anything like that ...

[@kimsim4647]

No fucken way

[@KeithCopeland778]

LOL!!!!! Out of the frying pan and into the fire!!! Excellent!!!

[@freedomplace]

Well done. Brilliant. Great directors tell stories with less dialogue.

[@teachmethingsidk]

this is very well done

[@filmmekker]

Thanks!

[@MissLionRose]

So stairs is best :) his smile at 2:42 is great!

[@BethBurns68]

Excellent little movie!

[@larrykent196]

Very good, easy does it with the script. Love the short film, cool.

[@velocifero4167]

Got the damn tune stuck in my head lol

[@mrsfahrenheit]

same

[@mrnobodyyt23]

Moral: When something like that happens, just think that it is not a good day for you.

[@Kdramabingy]

The comedy is on point. Well presented movie.

[@ridgepr8020]

Brilliant!!

[@SilasHemmingway]

THAT was good! I've been looking for a long while at other videos for inspiration for a series that I'm doing that kind of has some subtle humor in it, but nothing NEAR the calibur of this film.. Very good stuff, guys. Keep it up! :)

[@DanaTerciu]

Moral 2 :If you are thin doesn't mean you are healthy

[@user-ie1mg3or1l]

Kkkkkk. Excelent! And him calculating the weight! Fantastic!

[@juliet7724]

Moral of the Story: just because someone is "skinny" doesn't mean they are healthy. Or, don't judge a book by its cover.