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Platée
2002·Movie
·2h 39min·
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Very funny, stunning style, light on feelings.
Energy
Epic
- Spectacle9
- Fast Pace6
- Tension3
Heart
Cathartic and moving
- Catharsis8
- Pathos7
- Wonder6
Humor
Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor
- Situational Comedy9
- Absurdist Humor9
- Satire & Parody9
World
Show business, fantasy, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Rewatchability8
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and dialogue
- Direction9
- Acting9
- Dialogue Quality9
Style
Standout score, visual style, and cinematography
A distinctive visual signature.
- Music Composition10
- Visual Stylization10
- Music Centrality10
All energy traits
- Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
All heart traits
- Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
Very highPlenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy9Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay8Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor6Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony9Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumShow business, fantasy, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around show business, fantasy, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity1Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Showbiz9Entertainment industry and performance.
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and dialogue
The direction, performances, and dialogue stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting9Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Meta Narrative8Stories about storytelling.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference6Allusions to other works.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
Very highStandout score, visual style, and cinematography
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the score, visual style, and cinematography stand out.
All style traits
- Music Composition10Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization10Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality10Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony9Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
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The prologue sets the stage for the action: Thespis, Momus and Thalie announce the subject of the play. It is a comedy mocking the folly of man...and the story of a trap set by Jupiter to cure Juno of her jealousy. The trap? It consists in convincing the water nymph Platée that Jupiter is in love with her. Mercury officially declares Jupiter’s love to Platée. When the god appears before her – first as a donkey, then an owl - the nymph calls on the birds of the marshes, but they scare Jupiter away. Luckily he quickly returns and declares his love for Platée. He even wants to marry her. La Folie comes to sing for the fiancée during an absolutely chaotic scene. However, as the couple prepares for the wedding, Juno arrives. Furious, she puts an end to the farce and ascends to the heavens with Jupiter. Humiliated, Platée understands she has been duped. She swims off into the marshes, as the chorus sings an ironic song in her honour.
Baroque Opera FilmTheatrical SatireHighly Stylized VisualsMozartian Musical BrillianceAbsurdist MythologyCampy Performance ArtSocial Mockery of FollyOperatic SpectacleIronic TragedyAvant-Garde Direction
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Is Platée worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Platée?
2 h 39 min
Platée runs 2 h 39 min.
What language is Platée in?
French
It was made in French.