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I Shot Andy Warhol

1996·Movie
1h 43min·R
71
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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You only get one shot at fame.

The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "SCUM" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he repeatedly ignored her. So she shot him.
Biographical Drama60s CountercultureFeminist RadicalismPsychological PortraitArt World CritiqueAnti-Heroine StudyObsessionDarkly HumorousIndie FilmHistorical Context

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Is I Shot Andy Warhol worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Shot Andy Warhol rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug useViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, drug use, and violence.

How long is I Shot Andy Warhol?

1 h 43 min

I Shot Andy Warhol runs 1 h 43 min.

Is I Shot Andy Warhol based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Shot Andy Warhol?

Critics78
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate I Shot Andy Warhol higher (78) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is I Shot Andy Warhol in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

What tropes does I Shot Andy Warhol use?

Art Imitates ArtCaptain ErsatzFreudian ExcuseThe GrovelJumping Off the Slippery SlopeVillain ProtagonistProperly ParanoidMathematician's AnswerIntentionally Awkward Title

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for I Shot Andy Warhol, including Art Imitates Art, Captain Ersatz, Freudian Excuse.