Movie

Ordinary People

2018 · 99 min

A grim, propulsive thriller that pairs brutal fights with a quiet sense of grief and small-town unease.

Tagline: Do not trust anyone.
Overview: A gym teacher and his female student look for her missing friend. But as they investigate, they find that her disappearance is a part of a larger conspiracy.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, crime, justice, friendship
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
crime
justice
friendship
betrayal
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild