Movie

Bullets Over Broadway

1994 · 98 min

A witty, fast-talking backstage comedy where art and crime collide, making you laugh while pondering creative compromise.

Tagline: A killer comedy!
Overview: After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, light and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Art, ambition, crime, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
ambition
crime
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild