Personal Effects

2006·Movie
1h 51min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Personal Effects fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

A comedy about four young adults adrift in Mexico City.

At 18, fresh from high school, Marina, Ignacio, Adam and Mimi, school mates bonded by fate, shared a dream about adult life, a dream of fame, success, perfect skin and that one endless, true love that, surely, was waiting just around the corner for each one of them. But 30's arrived, and none of the sweet promises of youth was fulfilled. Alone, failed and frustrated, all four are forced to stop and look around to try to understand where it all went wrong, and find an emergency fix for their lives, before it's too late, and happiness escapes through their fingers forever. Secondary Effects is the bitter coming of age comedy that follows their steps in the search for lost dreams, lost hair and good sex, at least, if true love turns out to be a mirage.
Coming of AgeSpanish CinemaMelancholyFriendshipSocial CommentaryRelationship DramaExistential CrisisCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Personal Effects worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Personal Effects rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Personal Effects?

1 h 51 min

Personal Effects runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is Personal Effects in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Personal Effects?

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