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Wirey Spindell

2000 · 101 min

A wry, self-aware stroll through one man's romantic misadventures, more charming than laugh-out-loud.

Directed by
Eric Schaeffer
Genres
Comedy
Tagline
He's having more second thoughts than he's had second dates
Overview
On the eve of his wedding, a Manhattanite takes a whimsical look back at his formative years and sexuality.

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Directed by
Eric Schaeffer
Genres
Comedy
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • love
    • sexuality
    • memory
    • coming-of-age
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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