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Heartless
1995·Movie
·1h 32min·
Heartless fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Tense and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension8
- Adrenaline7
- Fast Pace7
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos7
- Melancholy7
- Catharsis4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay1
- Cringe Humor1
World
Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind
- Dialogue Centrality7
- World Immersion6
- Rewatchability5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition6
Energy
HighTense and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Heartless is tense, thrilling, and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumCrime, everyday modern life, and the mind
Its world is built around crime, everyday modern life, and the mind.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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After a robbery gone awry, a young man breaks into an apartment and takes a wheelchair bound girl hostage.
Italian CinemaHostage DramaCrime ThrillerPsychological TensionSocial CritiqueWheelchair-Bound VictimMoral AmbiguityGritty Realism
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Questions about Heartless
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Heartless worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Heartless rated?
ViolenceStrong language
Content advisories: violence and strong language.
How long is Heartless?
1 h 32 min
Heartless runs 1 h 32 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Heartless?
Critics58
Audiences58
Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Heartless much the same way.
What language is Heartless in?
Italian
It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.
What tropes does Heartless use?
Apologetic AttackerBeat Still, My HeartBeethoven Was an Alien SpyDeal with the DevilDisappeared DadDisposable Sex Worker"Do It Yourself" Theme TuneLouis CypherKubrick StareThrough the Eyes of MadnessShower of AngstFate Worse than Deathand 7 more
TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Heartless, including Apologetic Attacker, Beat Still, My Heart, Beethoven Was an Alien Spy.