Movie

Forever, Lulu

1986 · 85 min

A chaotic, offbeat ride through New York's underworld, blending dark comedy with crime caper antics and a touch of mystery.

Tagline: 2 outrageous women are turning New York City upside-down!
Overview: When Elaine, an adventurous young woman from Germany, arrives in New York City, she sets out to be a famous writer. After a brief stint at a mundane job, Elaine falls on hard times and also becomes intrigued by a mysterious stranger named Lulu. Before long, Elaine gets roped into situations involving theft, murder and the mob. Can the beleaguered expatriate with big dreams turn her life around and steer clear of crime and chaos?
How it feels: Absurd, whimsical, dark and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, crime, ambition, obsession
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
crime
ambition
obsession
mystery
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild