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Carts of Darkness

2008·Movie
1h 0min
73
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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

It feels like freedom.

In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme sport of shopping cart racing. Enduring hardships from everyday life on the streets of Vancouver, this sub-culture depicts street life as much more than stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The films takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face, and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk.
Extreme SportsShopping Cart RacingDocumentarySocial CommentaryReal-Life StruggleAddictionStreet CultureAgainst the OddsVisceral Experience

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carts of Darkness legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Filmzie, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Carts of Darkness worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Carts of Darkness rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Carts of Darkness?

1 h 0 min

Carts of Darkness runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Carts of Darkness based on a true story?

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

What language is Carts of Darkness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Carts of Darkness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Carts of Darkness in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Carts of Darkness use?

Shopping Cart AnticsLives in a VanDark and Troubled PastDream-Crushing HandicapBarefoot PovertyWisdom from the GutterShopping Cart of HomelessnessEmpty Fridge, Empty LifeBittersweet EndingHomeless Pigeon PersonHobosThrill Seekerand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Carts of Darkness, including Shopping Cart Antics, Lives in a Van, Dark and Troubled Past.