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The Motive
2017·Movie
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A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Meta-FictionPsychological SatireDark ComedyCharacter StudyObsessive ProtagonistMoral AmbiguitySocial ManipulationWriter's Block
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Is The Motive worth watching?
51
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 58).
Can I half-watch The Motive?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for ambiguity.
Will I feel good after watching The Motive?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Is The Motive in English?
SpanishEnglish
No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.