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Never Turn Your Back On Sparks

2014·Movie

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Funny, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

A real life story, pop culture, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.
Music DocumentaryFan Culture ExplorationQuirky ComedyIndie Music CelebrationNon-Conformist SpiritPersonal JourneyAging & IdentityPop Culture HomageInterview-Driven

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Is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?

0 h 55 min

Never Turn Your Back On Sparks runs 0 h 55 min.

Is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in Germany, Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.