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An Enemy of the People

2005·Movie
1h 30min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In a modern version of Ibsen's stage play, we meet TV-celebrity Tomas Stockman returning to his native village to produce the world's purest bottled water. The plant will bring new life and hope to the village, but unexpected trouble occurs.
Political SatireSocial CommentarySmall Town ConflictIbsen AdaptationCharacter-Driven DramaContemporary IssuesMoral DilemmaNorwegian Cinema

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Is An Enemy of the People worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Enemy of the People rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is An Enemy of the People?

1 h 30 min

An Enemy of the People runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is An Enemy of the People in?

Norwegian

It was made in Norwegian. Produced in Norway.

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What tropes does An Enemy of the People use?

Undying LoyaltyJerkass Has a PointThe Needs of the ManyA God Am IFatal FlawMeaningful NameThe Complainer Is Always WrongDowner EndingWild CardAnnoying Younger SiblingPyrrhic VictoryTitle Dropand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for An Enemy of the People, including Undying Loyalty, Jerkass Has a Point, The Needs of the Many.