Licks

Name: Licks
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-07-27
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Stanley "Doe" Hunt, Koran Streets, John Stallings, Devon Libran, Tatiana Monet

2013·Movie

·1h 33min·

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Tension8
Adrenaline7
Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

Pathos8
Melancholy7
Coming of Age7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor5
Cringe Humor3
Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality8
Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

Cinematography8
Editing7
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Licks 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.

Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

Emotionally, it's moving and melancholic. Much of it is about growing up and family.

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All heart traits

Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.

Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some dark humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

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

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and class and money. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Class & Capitalism9Wealth, power, and inequality.

Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.

Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

High

Standout cinematography

Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Who it's for

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About

The story of a young man, D, as he returns to his Oakland neighborhood after serving two years in prison for a robbery gone wrong. In the days after his release, we are taken into D’s world while he navigates the harsh realities that plague his inner city community. His judgment is tested by the insidious influences around him, forcing D to decide what direction to take his life.

Urban DramaComing-of-AgeInner-City LifeSocial RealismCrime & RedemptionOakland NeighborhoodPost-IncarcerationStruggles & ChoicesGritty Cinematography

Actors

John Stallings

Antonio

Devon Libran

Skipper Elekwachi

Maalik

Crew

Directed by:

Jonathan Singer-Vine

Written by:

Jonathan Singer-Vine, Justin 'Hongry' Robinson

Sequels and Prequels

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