Movie

Mr. Idol

2011 · 113 min

A lively, feel-good underdog story with catchy tunes and a earnest heart, easy to watch and cheer for.

Overview: It's hard being a Korean popstar! For every Gangnam Style, there are a hundred flameouts. K-Pop sensation Jay Park stars in this musical romp about a sassy music executive on her quest to resurrect a disgraced boy band against all odds.
How it feels: Uplifting, light, earnest and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Music, ambition, found family, betrayal
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: upliftingstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
ambition
found family
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild