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Crash!
1971·Movie
·17min·
Crash! fingerprint
High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Energy
Tense and violent
- Tension7
- Violence7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis3
Humor
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody6
- Dark Humor6
- Cringe Humor4
World
The mind, technology, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
- Novelty10
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability8
Craft
Standout direction and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Direction8
- Narrative Structure8
- Complexity8
Style
Standout visual style, cinematography, and sound design
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization10
- Cinematography8
- Sound Centrality8
Energy
HighTense and violent
Crash! is tense and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare4Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny9Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
NoneMelancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical9Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity10Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighThe mind, technology, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the mind, technology, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity8Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Psychological10Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
- Surrealism9Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout direction and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction and storytelling stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative8Time-shifts and structure play.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative6Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical9Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout visual style, cinematography, and sound design
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style, cinematography, and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization10Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Psychedelic5Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
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About
Short film produced by the BBC about JG Ballard's Crash. “The film was a product of the most experimental, darkest phase of Ballard’s career. It was an era of psychological blowback from the sudden, shocking death of his wife in 1964, an era that had produced the cut-up ‘condensed novels’ of Atrocity plus a series of strange collages and ‘advertisers’ announcements. After Freud’s exploration within the psyche it is now the outer world of reality which must be quantified and eroticised. Later there were further literary experiments, concrete poems and ‘impressionistic’ film reviews, and an aborted multimedia theatrical play based around car crashes. After that came an actual gallery exhibition of crashed cars, replete with strippers and the drunken destruction of the ‘exhibits’ by an enraged audience.” (from: http://aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh.blogspot.de/2013/01/short-film-adaptation-of-jg-ballards.html)
Experimental ShortBallardian ThemesPsychosexual ExplorationTechnological FetishismTrauma & ObsessionSurreal & UnsettlingVisually StrikingBody Horror ElementsTransgressive ArtPhilosophical Provocation
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Questions about Crash!
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Crash! worth watching?
87
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Crash! rated?
NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Crash!?
0 h 17 min
Crash! runs 0 h 17 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Crash!?
Critics100
Audiences78
Not quite. Critics rate Crash! higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Crash! in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does Crash! use?
Chekhov's GunHumans Are FlawedMistaken EthnicityShoot Him, He Has a Wallet!Heterosexual Life-PartnersBiting-the-Hand HumorPervy PatdownI Have You Now, My PrettyDeath by RacismAffably EvilAmbiguously BrownFoolish Sibling, Responsible Siblingand 40 more
TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Crash!, including Chekhov's Gun, Humans Are Flawed, Mistaken Ethnicity.