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Control Room
2025·Movie
·1h 37min·
Control Room fingerprint
Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension10
- Adrenaline9
- Scare8
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Catharsis5
- Pathos4
Humor
Serious throughout
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Dark Humor1
- Situational Comedy0
World
The future, technology, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion9
- Novelty7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Standout direction
- Intrigue9
- Direction8
- Acting7
Style
Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing
- Sound Centrality9
- Cinematography8
- Editing8
Energy
Very highNerve-racking and pulse-pounding
Fast from start to finish.
Control Room is nerve-racking, pulse-pounding, and scary.
All energy traits
- Tension10Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline9High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumThe future, technology, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, technology, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic10Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Style
HighStandout sound design, cinematography, and editing
Look and sound: the sound design, cinematography, and editing stand out.
All style traits
- Sound Centrality9Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
A distant space colony where Olivia and her colleague Arlo is in charge of the colony's control room, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. But the colony comes under siege from alien creatures.
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Questions about Control Room
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Control Room worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 95% and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Control Room rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Control Room?
1 h 37 min
Control Room runs 1 h 37 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Control Room?
Critics98
Audiences80
Not quite. Critics rate Control Room higher (98) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Control Room in?
Spanish
It was made in Spanish.