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Wills & Burke
1985·Movie
·1h 38min·
Wills & Burke fingerprint
Funny, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle5
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis6
Humor
Plenty of satire and slapstick
- Satire & Parody9
- Physical Comedy8
- Situational Comedy7
World
History
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
- Direction6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Wills & Burke is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of satire and slapstick
Expect plenty of satire and slapstick.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy8Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Biographical6Lives of notable figures.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference7Allusions to other works.
- Educational7Informative and instructive.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O'Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south, to the north, a distance of 3,250 km.
Historical ParodyAustralian ExplorersSlapstick ComedyTragic JourneyBiographical ElementsSatiricalMelancholy UndertonesHomage to Epics
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Questions about Wills & Burke
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Is Wills & Burke worth watching?
52
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Wills & Burke?
1 h 38 min
Wills & Burke runs 1 h 38 min.
Was Wills & Burke a box office hit?
Budget$4 million
Box office$123,694
No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $123,694 worldwide, 3% of its budget.
What language is Wills & Burke in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Australia.
In how many countries can I watch Wills & Burke?
6
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