Mars

Name: Mars
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Released: 2010-11-03
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: Mark Duplass, Zoe Simpson, Paul Gordon, Cynthia Watros, James Kochalka

2010·Movie

·1h 22min·

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Mars fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Adrenaline6
Fast Pace6
Spectacle6

Heart

Wondrous

Wonder7
Melancholy5
Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Satire & Parody3
Situational Comedy2

World

The future and technology

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality6
Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Direction6
Acting6
Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

Mars is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Low

Wondrous

Emotionally, it's wondrous.

All heart traits

Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

The future and technology

Its world is built around the future and technology.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.

Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Educational6Informative and instructive.

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Looking for life and love on Mars.

A new space race is born between NASA and the ESA when Charlie Brownsville, Hank Morrison, and Dr. Casey Cook compete against an artificially intelligent robot to find out what's up there on the red planet. 'Mars' follows these three astronauts on the first manned mission to our galactic neighbor. On the way they experience life threatening accidents, self doubts, obnoxious reporters, and the boredom of extended space travel.

Space ExplorationFirst Mars MissionHuman vs. AILife-Threatening AccidentsPsychological DoubtsFuturistic SettingEducationalBoredom of Space Travel

Actors

Mark Duplass

Charlie Brownsville

Zoe Simpson

Casey Cook

Cynthia Watros

Allison Guthrie

Liza Weil

Jewel

Kinky Friedman

President of the United States

Geoff Marslett

Casey's Dad

Crew

Directed by:

Geoff Marslett

Written by:

Geoff Marslett

Produced by:

Paul Knaus

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Mars worth watching?

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.