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Joysticks

1983 · 88 min

A silly, horny teen comedy that coasts on arcade nostalgia and goofy slapstick, best watched with low expectations and friends.

Directed by
Greydon Clark
Genres
Comedy
Tagline
More fun than games!
Overview
A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.

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Directed by
Greydon Clark
Genres
Comedy
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • rebellion
    • coming-of-age
    • friendship
    Places
    • small town
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language strong
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour7
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity1
    Emotional weight1

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