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The L.A. Riot Spectacular

2005·Movie
1h 20min
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes38%38%
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes38%38%

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The L.A. Riot Spectacular fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Society, politics, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

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The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.
Controversial SatireDarkly HumorousSocial CommentaryPolitical SatireMockumentary StyleProvocativeTopicalCringe ComedyHistorical Recreation

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Klasfeld, Tyler Romary, Joe Lotito
Written by:
Marc Klasfeld
Produced by:
Heidi Levitt, James C.E. Burke, Marc Klasfeld
Composed by:
David F. Van Slyke, Walter Spencer, Nicholas Pike

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Questions about The L.A. Riot Spectacular

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Is The L.A. Riot Spectacular worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The L.A. Riot Spectacular rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The L.A. Riot Spectacular?

1 h 20 min

The L.A. Riot Spectacular runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The L.A. Riot Spectacular?

Critics38
Audiences44

Yes. Critics average 38 and audiences 44 out of 100, so both groups see The L.A. Riot Spectacular much the same way.

What language is The L.A. Riot Spectacular in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The L.A. Riot Spectacular?

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