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Larger Than Life

2001·Movie
1h 45min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

When the body is sold, the soul comes with it…

A mother and her daughter—who are both victims of incest-rape perpetrated by the same man now languishing in jail—are approached by a couple of filmmakers with an offer to produce a movie based on the two women’s true story. They hesitate on the idea at first but agree eventually for the sum of money they will be paid in exchange for selling the rights to the material. When the finished film is finally shown in theaters, they proceed to the city all the way from their hometown to catch the screening. They are elated at the prospect of seeing the larger-than-life versions of themselves. But as the motion picture gradually unfolds before their very eyes, they instead go through another harrowing experience of a lifetime.
Philippine CinemaIncest and TraumaShowbiz SatirePsychological DramaSocial CommentaryExploitation of SufferingDark HumorMeta-Narrative

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Is Larger Than Life worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Larger Than Life rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Larger Than Life?

1 h 45 min

Larger Than Life runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Larger Than Life in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.

What tropes does Larger Than Life use?

Down in the DumpsFunny Background EventMock Surprise ReactionGilligan CutDrives Like CrazyStandard SnippetNo Animals AllowedWaxing LyricalSpiteful SpitRoad Trip PlotDeceptive LegacyDisappeared Dadand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Larger Than Life, including Down in the Dumps, Funny Background Event, Mock Surprise Reaction.