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Black Lizard
1968·Movie
·1h 26min·
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension8
- Fast Pace7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy5
- Wonder5
- Romance4
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay6
- Dark Humor4
- Absurdist Humor3
World
Crime and mystery
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
Energy
HighTense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Black Lizard is tense and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumCrime and mystery
Its world is built around crime and mystery.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Historical6Period settings and real events.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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A detective tries to outwit a jewel thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.
Japanese Crime ThrillerStylish Detective StoryJewel Thief CaperIntricate PlotSuspenseful & EngagingVisual FlairCat-and-Mouse GameMind GamesClassic Cinema
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Questions about Black Lizard
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Black Lizard worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Black Lizard rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Black Lizard?
1 h 26 min
Black Lizard runs 1 h 26 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Black Lizard?
Critics100
Audiences81
Not quite. Critics rate Black Lizard higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Black Lizard in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Black Lizard use?
Elaborate Underground BaseLittle People Are SurrealPoison RingBuxom Beauty StandardTaxidermy Is CreepyA Taste of the LashDutch AngleDead Man's ChestDamsel in DistressIdiot BallSpy SpeakWorthy Opponentand 17 more
TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Black Lizard, including Elaborate Underground Base, Little People Are Surreal, Poison Ring.