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Jackboots on Whitehall

2010 · 87 min

A quirky, puppet-driven satire that feels like a chaotic, homemade epic with a cheeky British sense of humour.

Directed by: Edward McHenry, Rory McHenry
Genres: War, Animation, Comedy
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant

Tagline: The smallest epic film you'll ever see!
Overview: A satirical alternative history of World War II where the Nazis seize London and England must band together to prevent a full on invasion.

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Directed by: Edward McHenry, Rory McHenry
Genres: War, Animation, Comedy
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
politics
rebellion
identity
power
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	6
Horror	2
Humour	7
Realism	2
Romance	2
Tension	4
Darkness	5
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	3

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