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Waterboys
2001·Movie
·1h 30min·
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Big heart.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
Heart
Hopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age9
- Hopefulness8
- Wholesome7
Humor
Some slapstick and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy7
- Situational Comedy6
- Wit & Wordplay5
World
Sports, growing up, and everyday modern life
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Standout score
- Music Composition8
- Music Centrality7
- Cinematography6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Waterboys is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
Heart
HighHopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's hopeful, wholesome, and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome slapstick and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumSports, growing up, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around sports, growing up, and everyday modern life.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Sports10Competition, training, and teamwork.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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In a Japanese school, 5 adolescent geeks join the new sport teacher and take up the challenge to take part in the synchronised swimming competition, in-spite of the mockeries of the real sportsmen.
Feel-Good ComedyUnderdog StorySynchronized SwimmingJapanese School LifeComing-of-AgeFriendship and TeamworkTriumph Over AdversityLighthearted and FunInspirationalQuirky
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Is Waterboys worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Waterboys?
1 h 30 min
Waterboys runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is Waterboys in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.