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The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

1998 · 77 min

A warm, whimsical fable that feels like a gentle hug, blending low-key comedy with a touch of magic.

Directed by
Stuart Gordon
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Tagline
Five guys, one suit...pure magic!
Overview
Gomez is a middle-aged man who dreams of buying a gorgeous white suit in a nearby store, but doesn't have enough cash. He finds 4 more people of same size, who each give $20 and get to wear the suit for an hour each in return. But the suit is not just a suit - it makes wishes of the one wearing it come true.
How it feels
Warm, whimsical, light and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Friendship, found family, identity, ambition
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Stuart Gordon
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour7
Realism5
Romance3
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
comedy, fantasy, family
Directed by
Stuart Gordon
Written by
Ray Bradbury
Starring
Edward James Olmos, Joe Mantegna, Esai Morales, Clifton Collins Jr., Gregory Sierra, Sid Caesar, Howard Morris, Liz Torres
Music
Mader
Cinematography
Mac Ahlberg
Runtime
77 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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