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Ballet Shoes
1976·Movie
·2h 30min·
Ballet Shoes fingerprint
Low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace4
- Spectacle4
- Tension3
Heart
Hopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age9
- Family Dynamics9
- Hopefulness8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Physical Comedy3
- Situational Comedy2
World
Growing up, family, and show business
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
- Direction6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumHopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's hopeful and wholesome. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGrowing up, family, and show business
Its world is built around growing up, family, and show business.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Showbiz9Entertainment industry and performance.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Historical5Period settings and real events.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil live with Sylvia Brown, their guardian. Money is tight and as the story opens, three boarders - a garage owner, a retired English professor, and a dance teacher - come to stay. Theo Dane, the dance teacher, has the girls accepted at her school by the formidable Madame, and the three go on the stage to help raise money. Each discovers her talents - Pauline as an actress, Petrova in fixing engines, and Posy as a dancer.
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Questions about Ballet Shoes
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Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
72
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Ballet Shoes?
2 h 30 min
Ballet Shoes runs 2 h 30 min.
What language is Ballet Shoes in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does Ballet Shoes use?
Chekhov's GunmanDude, Where's My Respect?Gag HaircutGenki GirlHappily AdoptedI Was Quite a LookerHollywood Old
TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Ballet Shoes, including Chekhov's Gunman, Dude, Where's My Respect?, Gag Haircut.