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It’s Real
1990·Movie
·1h 0min·
It’s Real fingerprint
No humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension5
- Adrenaline3
- Spectacle3
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Nostalgia5
- Melancholy4
- Pathos3
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Satire & Parody2
World
Everyday modern life
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
- Ambiguity5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting5
- Narrative Structure5
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization6
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
It’s Real is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace2Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumEveryday modern life
Its world is built around everyday modern life.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Dialogue Centrality3Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
LowSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting5Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality3Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth3Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition4Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality3Songs central to storytelling.
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About
Manhattan. July 26, 1990. 15:45 ~ 16:45.
One of the longest handheld tracking shots in film history, It’s Real documents an hour in the street life of downtown Manhattan. Not only is it a unique record of a particular time and place—July 26, 1990, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Lower East Side near Robert Frank’s studio (we note in a Daily News headline that after some 20 years the Zodiac killer still hasn’t been identified)—it’s also an experiment in fragmentary language, gesture, and life caught unawares. Snippets of dialogue captured in passing at phone booths and crosswalks, in alleyways, subways, and diners—chance encounters, only presumably, with people going about their day—have something of the aleatory cut-up technique of the Dadaists in the 1920s and William Burroughs and Byron Gysin in the 1950s, an effort to divine new and deeper meanings in ordinary life. — Museum of Modern Art
Downtown ManhattanStreet LifeHandheld Tracking ShotExperimental FilmAleatory TechniqueDadaist InfluenceFragmentary LanguageChance EncountersVisual Anthropology
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Sequels and Prequels
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Is It’s Real worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is It’s Real?
1 h 0 min
It’s Real runs 1 h 0 min.
What language is It’s Real in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in France.