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Man of the Year

2006 · 115 min

A witty political satire that mixes laughs with a conspiracy thriller, keeping you engaged with its sharp dialogue and earnest message.

Directed by: Barry Levinson
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Starring: Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney

Tagline: Elections are made to be broken.
Overview: The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president to mock the political system and expose corruption in Washington. What begins as a publicity stunt quickly gathers unexpected momentum as his message resonates with frustrated voters.

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Directed by: Barry Levinson
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Starring: Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
corruption
media
justice
deception
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	4
Horror	1
Humour	7
Realism	7
Romance	4
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	5

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