Shade

Name: Shade
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2003-05-18
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: Stuart Townsend, Sylvester Stallone, Jamie Foxx, Gabriel Byrne, Thandiwe Newton

2003·Movie

·1h 41min·R·

6.3

406.8

67%58%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Tension8
Adrenaline7
Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Catharsis5
Pathos4
Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Physical Comedy3
Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue9
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Standout editing

Editing8
Cinematography7
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Shade is tense, thrilling, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and mystery.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Showbiz7Entertainment industry and performance.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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All craft traits

Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Standout editing

Look and sound: the editing stand out.

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All style traits

Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

Lie, cheat, steal... your deal!

Tiffany, Charlie and Vernon are con artists looking to up the ante from their typical scams. They figure a good way of doing this is taking down Dean "The Dean" Stevens, a well-known cardsharp, in a rigged game. However, they first need enough money to enter a game with Stevens, so they decide to strike a deal with fellow crook Larry Jennings to scam a local gangster -- which turns out to be a bad idea.

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Actors

Stuart Townsend

Vernon

Sylvester Stallone

Dean 'The Dean' Stevens

Jamie Foxx

Larry Jennings

Gabriel Byrne

Charlie Miller

Thandiwe Newton

Tiffany

Melanie Griffith

Eve

Hal Holbrook

The Professor

Roger Guenveur Smith

Marlo

Bo Hopkins

Lieutenant Scarne

Dina Merrill

Dina

Patrick Bauchau

Malini

B-Real

Nate

Mark Boone Junior

Leipzig

Joe Nicolo

Ritchie

Carl Mazzocone Sr.

Older Wiseguy

George Tovar

Paulie

Frank Medrano

Sal

Jason Cerbone

Young Stevens

Mark De Alessandro

Hitman #1

Doc Duhame

Hitman #2

Glenn Plummer

Attendant

Mick Rossi

Club Patron #1

Sean Stanek

Club Patron #2

Stacie Randall

Dealer (as Stacie Bourgeois)

Rodney Rowland

Jeff

Michael Harney

Micky Swift

Jenifer Neme

Turbo

Shawn Frances Lee

Bitch in The Black Dress

Tom Reynolds

Casino Man

Erika Nann

Deck Switch Babe

Tony Amendola

Dr. Daley

Ted Hartley

'Teddy' The Surgeon

Adam Grace

Chip

David Purdham

Detective

Tony Burton

Fedora

Steve Heinze

Goateed Malini Muscle

Charles Rocket

Tony D.

Michael Dorn

Jack Thornhill

Jack Conley

Buckley

Jessica Woods

Waitress

Tabitha Stevens

Dancer in Club (uncredited)

Tawny Roberts

Dancer in Club (uncredited)

Andrea C. Robinson

Club Girl (uncredited)

Heath Centazzo

Gunman at Bar (uncredited)

Crew

Directed by:

Damian Nieman, R. Paul Wilson, Jay Ostrowski

Written by:

Damian Nieman

Produced by:

Bo Hopkins, Merv Griffin, Ted Hartley

Composed by:

James Johnzen

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Shade worth watching?

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.