Leave

Name: Leave
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2011-05-03
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cast: Ron Livingston, Vinessa Shaw, Rick Gomez, Frank John Hughes, Freddie Joe Farnsworth

2011·Movie

·1h 24min·R·

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension7
Scare6
Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy6
Pathos5
Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Wit & Wordplay3
Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Ambiguity7
World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Character Depth7
Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Music Composition6
Sound Centrality6

Energy

Medium

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Leave is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

Psychological movies

All heart traits

Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.

Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and mystery. It leaves some questions open.

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All world traits

Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.

Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.

Direction5Vision and command behind the camera.
Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.

Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

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About

Henry Harper is a successful novelist who has it all. But after surviving a recent trauma he finds himself haunted by a dream that terrifies him. Convinced that the only way to understand what the dream means is to write his way through it, Henry decides to go to a remote second home to begin work on his next novel, a thriller. While on his way there he encounters a strangely familiar drifter who confronts him with information that threatens to turn everything he knows to be true, upside down. Written by producer

Psychological ThrillerHaunted ProtagonistDreamlike AtmosphereMind-Bending PlotRemote SettingIdentity CrisisExistential DreadSlow-Burn Suspense

Actors

Ron Livingston

Dr. Liberman

Vinessa Shaw

Amy

Rick Gomez

Henry

Frank John Hughes

Chris

Freddie Joe Farnsworth

Dark Man

Brandon Waters

Henry at 12

M.C. Gainey

Gus

Bryan Cranston

Eliot

Crew

Directed by:

Robert Celestino

Written by:

Frank John Hughes, Frank John Hughes, Rick Gomez

Produced by:

Frank John Hughes, Rick Gomez, Michael Hagerty

Sequels and Prequels

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