Beginning in the hospital room, Elisa hops up on the table, eager for her exam to begin. As most visits to the doctor go, it starts off with the stethoscope and then begins to get interesting. As Elise strips her clothes off she gives an accurate portrayal of anxiety by having shortness of breath.
The banter between the characters adds as sense of realism to the exchange, although it is in Hungarian (more subtitles, please!). Stehing is continued as Elisa lies down on the examining table, stripped to her panties. Appropriate concern for what is heard is conveyed by the red headed nurse, prompting the move to the 12 lead EKG. Elisa is still smiles and the banter continues.
The camera angles show off her lithe but well-endowed body. Sounds from the EKG take over the drama effectively as we watch Elisa lie calmly on the gurney. Close ups of her breasts and stomach bring the viewer right into the action effectively. Her reaction to being unhooked form the EKG is genuine and leads the viewer to believe that everything is alright.
All in all, it is an accurate portrayal of someone coming in for a routine heart evaluation. But, it does leave the observer wondering if this is all that there is, or is more to follow. Like maybe some resus…Stay tuned…?
