Movie

Phil

2019 · 106 min

A quiet, offbeat character study that drifts between sadness and gentle absurdity, leaving you thoughtful rather than entertained.

Tagline: He went looking for answers in someone else’s life
Overview: A depressed dentist in mid-life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, identity, isolation, obsession
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 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
identity
isolation
obsession
healing
Places: small town
home
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild