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Common Side Effects
2024·Movie
·6min·
Common Side Effects fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension8
- Adrenaline7
- Fast Pace7
Heart
Cathartic
- Catharsis7
- Melancholy5
- Hopefulness5
Humor
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody7
- Dark Humor6
- Wit & Wordplay4
World
Mystery, society, and technology
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Intrigue9
- Narrative Structure8
- Complexity8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
HighTense and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Common Side Effects is tense, thrilling, and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- 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 & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
World
MediumMystery, society, and technology
Its world is built around mystery, society, and technology.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
- Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighStandout storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The storytelling stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive 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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What is Common Side Effects rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Common Side Effects?
0 h 6 min
Common Side Effects runs 0 h 6 min.
What language is Common Side Effects in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does Common Side Effects use?
All Your Base Are Belong to UsPanaceaShout-OutCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveChekhov's GunmanAll for NothingFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingFrom Bad to WorseDramatic IronyFall GuyStress VomitBunny-Ears Lawyerand 35 more
TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Common Side Effects, including All Your Base Are Belong to Us, Panacea, Shout-Out.