Movie

American Meltdown

2023 · 82 min

A low-key, bittersweet character study that makes petty crime feel like a desperate act of self-discovery.

Overview: When a Millennial woman finds herself unable to pay rent, she befriends a small-time con artist who encourages her to chart her own path - by embracing petty crime.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, crime, identity, friendship
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
crime
identity
friendship
survival
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild