Movie

Fancypants

2011 · 87 min

A gentle, earnest underdog story that mixes light comedy with heartfelt drama, easy to watch and quietly moving.

Overview: The engaging story of an over-the-hill professional wrestler who's afraid of conflict in real life, but agrees to face "The Darkness" in the ring in an attempt to regain his former glory in the eyes of his one remaining fan - an eight year old boy, who hides a secret that will change Leo's life forever.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Redemption, identity, friendship, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
identity
friendship
family
grief
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none