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Sita Sings the Blues

2008·Movie
1h 22min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Society and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty10
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout visual style, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing9

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The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
Animated MusicalMythological ReimaginingPersonal StorytellingJazz Age AestheticFeminist CommentaryHumorous & WittyVisually InventiveMeta-NarrativeEducationalHeartbreaking

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Is Sita Sings the Blues worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sita Sings the Blues rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Sita Sings the Blues?

1 h 22 min

Sita Sings the Blues runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sita Sings the Blues?

Critics97
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Sita Sings the Blues higher (97) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sita Sings the Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sita Sings the Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sita Sings the Blues in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sita Sings the Blues use?

Public Domain SoundtrackPublic Domain AnimationLyrical DissonanceThe Face of the SunArt ShiftTop-Heavy GuySingle TearWhat the Hell, Hero?Disney Acid SequencePunFreudian TrioDomestic-Only Cartoonand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Sita Sings the Blues, including Public Domain Soundtrack, Public Domain Animation, Lyrical Dissonance.