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I Am
2009·Movie
·1h 28min·
I Am fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
Heart
Profoundly sad and moving
- Melancholy9
- Pathos8
- Catharsis7
Humor
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody6
- Dark Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay3
World
Society, history, and the mind
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Ambiguity6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumProfoundly sad and moving
Emotionally, it's profoundly sad, moving, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Melancholy9Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
World
MediumSociety, history, and the mind
Its world is built around society, history, and the mind.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
The film tells the story of a young Russian in the early 90s, trying to escape the army in a psychiatric clinic. He's released years later, after intensive compulsory treatment. Has a documentary film maker he gets involved in the Chechen conflict, where he meets his own apparent death. He recalls his life and realizes it mirrors that of his whole generation.
Russian CinemaEarly 90s RussiaPsychiatric Clinic EscapeChechen ConflictDocumentary FilmmakingGeneration's ReflectionHistorical DramaSocial Critique
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Is I Am worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is I Am rated?
ViolenceSuicide themes
Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.
How long is I Am?
1 h 28 min
I Am runs 1 h 28 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on I Am?
Critics75
Audiences58
Not quite. Critics rate I Am higher (75) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is I Am in?
Russian
It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.