Water for Elephants
Taste attributes: dramaromancehistoricalanimalsslowfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers all
"Life is the most spectacular show on earth."
Boxlist takeStirring and slow-burning: a realistic romantic drama, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like patience over pace.
Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis
In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2011
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Big Screen Productions
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
