Nuts!

Name: Nuts!
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Released: 2016-01-22
Duration: 1 h 19 min
Cast: Gene Tognacci, Andy Boswell, John Causby, Kelly Mizell, Jeff Pillars

2016·Movie

·1h 19min·NR·

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Fast Pace7
Tension6
Spectacle6

Heart

Wondrous

Wonder7
Pathos4
Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

Absurdist Humor9
Satire & Parody8
Wit & Wordplay7

World

A real life story, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Novelty9
World Immersion8
Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

Direction9
Narrative Structure9
Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

Editing9
Visual Stylization8
Cinematography7

Energy

Medium

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Nuts! is fast-paced.

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Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

Low

Wondrous

Emotionally, it's wondrous.

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Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

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Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

High

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

Expect plenty of absurdist humor and satire.

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All humor traits

Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody8Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.

Related traits

Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.

Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.

World

High

A real life story, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around a real life story, society, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Biographical10Lives of notable figures.
Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.

Historical8Period settings and real events.
Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Craft

High

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

The direction, storytelling, and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure9Story architecture and form.
Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Acting3Performance craft and presence.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational10Informative and instructive.
Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

Look and sound: the editing and visual style stand out.

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All style traits

Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.

Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.

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About

The true story of John Romulus Brinkley, a small-town Kansas doctor who discovers in 1917 that he can cure impotence by transplanting goat testicles into men. And that’s just the tipping point in this stranger-than-fiction tale. With the balls of a P.T. Barnum, the gonads of goats, and the wishful dreams of flaccid men, Brinkley amassed a fortune, was almost elected Governor of Kansas, invented junk mail and the infomercial, and built the world’s most powerful radio station. By the time all of the twists and turns of Brinkley’s story are revealed, Nuts! certainly earns its title.

Animated DocumentaryAbsurdist BiographyQuackery & MediaHistorical SatireUnbelievable True StoryAmerican EccentricitySocial CritiqueInnovative StorytellingPolitical IntrigueMedical Fraud

Crew

Directed by:

Penny Lane

Written by:

Thom Stylinski

Produced by:

Dan Cogan, Penny Lane, Elias Savada

Composed by:

Brian McOmber

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Metrograph

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Is Nuts! worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.