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Basket Case
2009·Movie
·1h 15min·
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Very funny, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Tension4
- Spectacle3
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos6
- Wholesome5
- Melancholy5
Humor
Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor
- Situational Comedy9
- Absurdist Humor9
- Cringe Humor8
World
Sports, everyday modern life, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Novelty7
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and dialogue
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition5
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Basket Case is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
Very highPlenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy9Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor8Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody8Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumSports, everyday modern life, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around sports, everyday modern life, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Sports10Competition, training, and teamwork.
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and dialogue
The direction, performances, and dialogue stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality3Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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About
An inward little town in Finland transforms into a melting pot of nationalities, religions and cultures when Finnish Basketball Federation opens the borders for foreign players. The Board of a local team puts all their eggs in the new season trebling their budget. Unknowingly it hires an uneasy twosome as the new manager and new coach for the team. The airlift from America, Europe and even Africa hauls in player after player when the coach burns the money that never realizes. The tragicomic efforts of the manager to gather the unrealistic budget and even to find a washing-machine for the players evolve into an anatomy of inflamed working environment. The manager's power-struggle with the coach has a bitter end where there's only space for one of them in the town. The player-candidates come with high hopes and end up being the pawns in the game. Their life among the locals create absurd encounters that originate from all walks of life.
Finnish Sports ComedyAbsurd BureaucracyCultural Clash SatireTragicomic WorkplaceSmall-Town RealismEccentric CharactersSocial Commentary on GlobalizationWry HumorUnderdog Story Subversion
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Questions about Basket Case
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Basket Case worth watching?
73
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Basket Case rated?
Strong language
Content advisories: strong language.
How long is Basket Case?
1 h 15 min
Basket Case runs 1 h 15 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Basket Case?
Critics77
Audiences67
Not quite. Critics rate Basket Case higher (77) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Basket Case in?
FinnishEnglish
It was made in Finnish, with some English. Produced in Finland.
What tropes does Basket Case use?
Rape as DramaLongest Pregnancy EverRed Eyes, Take WarningAsshole VictimFanserviceFanserviceThe Family That Slays TogetherAbusive ParentsShout-OutAlliterative NameRape Is a Special Kind of EvilConjoined Twinsand 29 more
TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Basket Case, including Rape as Drama, Longest Pregnancy Ever, Red Eyes, Take Warning.