Genius Party
2007·Movie
·1h 42min·
6.9
Genius Party fingerprint
Striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Spectacular
- Spectacle7
- Fast Pace6
- Tension5
Heart
Wondrous
- Wonder7
- Hopefulness5
- Coming of Age5
Humor
Some absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor7
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Physical Comedy3
World
Kept in the background
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Standout direction
- Direction8
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization9
- Cinematography8
- Editing8
All energy traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
All heart traits
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor7Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative6Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative3Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout visual style, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style, cinematography, and editing stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization9Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Psychedelic6Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
Who it's for
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7 Impacts by 7 Directors
The seven short films making up GENIUS PARTY couldn’t be more diverse, linked only by a high standard of quality and inspiration. Atsuko Fukushima’s intro piece is a fantastic abstraction to soak up with the eyes. Masaaki Yuasa, of MIND GAME and CAT SOUP fame, brings his distinctive and deceptively simple graphic style and dream-state logic to the table with “Happy Machine,” his spin on a child’s earliest year. Shinji Kimura’s spookier “Deathtic 4,” meanwhile, seems to tap into the creepier corners of a child’s imagination and open up a toybox full of dark delights. Hideki Futamura’s “Limit Cycle” conjures up a vision of virtual reality, while Yuji Fukuyama’s "Doorbell" and "Baby Blue" by Shinichiro Watanabe use understated realism for very surreal purposes. And Shoji Kawamori, with “Shanghai Dragon,” takes the tropes and conventions of traditional anime out for very fun joyride.
AnthologyExperimental AnimationAvant-GardeSurreal VisionsArtisticShort FilmsDiverse StylesAbstractJapanese Animation
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Is Genius Party worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Genius Party?
1 h 42 min
Genius Party runs 1 h 42 min.
What language is Genius Party in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
In how many countries can I watch Genius Party?
6
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