Armed

Name: Armed
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2018-09-14
Duration: 2 h
Cast: Mario Van Peebles, William Fichtner, Ryan Guzman, Columbus Short, Laz Alonso

2018·Movie

·2h 0min·R·

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Tension8
Adrenaline7
Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy5
Pathos4
Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay2
Dark Humor2
Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue7
Direction6
Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition5

Energy

High

Tense and thrilling

Armed is tense and thrilling.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Low

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind.

All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Novelty3Fresh ideas and invention.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.

Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

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 Composition5Score and musical identity.

Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

What could go wrong?

A former U.S. marshal discovers that all of the survivors of his old unit are experiencing the same symptoms simultaneously and there may be a larger conspiracy at hand.

Action ThrillerConspiracyFormer MilitaryPsychological DistressParanoiaMysterySurvivalDark ToneUnsettling

Crew

Directed by:

Mario Van Peebles

Written by:

Mario Van Peebles

Produced by:

Mandela Van Peebles, Justin Nesbitt, Kimberly Ogletree

Composed by:

Larry Groupé, Steven Wayne Thomas

Sequels and Prequels

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Armed is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.