Bogus

Name: Bogus
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 1996-09-06
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Denis Mercier, Andrea Martin

1996·Movie

·1h 50min·PG·

Comedy

MediocreGoodWatch score

5.4

38%45%

5.4

38%45%

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Bogus fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Fast Pace5
Tension3
Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Family Dynamics9
Hopefulness8
Coming of Age8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

Physical Comedy6
Situational Comedy4
Absurdist Humor4

World

Family and growing up

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality5
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting6
Character Depth6
Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

Visual Stylization6
Cinematography5
Editing5

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Bogus is calm and low-intensity.

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Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

Medium

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Emotionally, it's hopeful and wholesome. Much of it is about family and growing up.

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All heart traits

Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age8Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.

Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

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Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Medium

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some slapstick.

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All humor traits

Physical Comedy6Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy4Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.

Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Low

Family and growing up

Its world is built around family and growing up.

All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism6Modern, grounded storytelling.
Fantasy5Mythic worlds and magical systems.

Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Direction5Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.

Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.

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Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Sound Centrality3Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.

Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.

Family-FriendlyComing-of-AgeImaginary FriendFeel-GoodWhimsicalHeartwarmingMagicGentle HumorChildren's Film

Crew

Directed by:

Norman Jewison, David Webb, Marie La Haye

Written by:

Alvin Sargent

Produced by:

Arnon Milchan, Norman Jewison, Howard Feuer

Composed by:

Marc Shaiman, Marc Shaiman, John Laing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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