Ride

Name: Ride
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2014-11-08
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson, David Zayas, Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

2014·Movie

·1h 33min·R·

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Ride fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Fast Pace5
Tension4
Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Romance6
Hopefulness6
Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay5
Situational Comedy3
Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and sports

Dialogue Centrality8
World Immersion6
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Dialogue Quality7
Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Ride is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.

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Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

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Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

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All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

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Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and sports

Its world is built around everyday modern life and sports.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
Sports8Competition, training, and teamwork.

Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.

Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

When her son dropped out, she dropped in.

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

Independent FilmMother-Son RelationshipSurfing CultureCross-Country JourneySelf-DiscoveryFamily DramaRomantic ElementsCalifornia SettingBittersweet

Crew

Directed by:

Helen Hunt, John Lind, Robert E. Kay

Written by:

Helen Hunt

Produced by:

Helen Hunt, John Philbin, Joanna Colbert

Composed by:

Chris Douridas, John A. Evans, Coleman Metts

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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