Movie

Sparks

2013 · 90 min

A grim, neo-noir superhero tale that feels like a slow descent into disillusionment, with bursts of violence and a heavy sense of loss.

Overview: A masked vigilante who discovers the dark side to heroism. Going after the nation's most notorious super criminal leaves Sparks' life and reputation in ruins.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, redemption, guilt, betrayal
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
redemption
guilt
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild