Movie

The Impostors

1998 · 101 min

A zany, affectionate throwback to 1930s screwball comedy, full of slapstick, mistaken identities, and theatrical charm.

Tagline: Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?
Overview: Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, deception, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
deception
class
Places: sea
big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild