Movie

The Strategy of the Snail

1993 · 116 min

A warm, wry ensemble comedy about ordinary people outwitting power, with a bittersweet edge and a quietly triumphant spirit.

Tagline: No one can take away what we carry inside.
Overview: A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, whimsical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, found family, justice, rebellion
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 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: class
found family
justice
rebellion
power
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild