Only

Name: Only
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Action, Romance
Released: 2020-03-06
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Freida Pinto, Leslie Odom Jr., Chandler Riggs, Jayson Warner Smith, Joshua Mikel

2020·Movie

·1h 38min·R·

MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension8
Violence6
Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

Melancholy8
Family Dynamics8
Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor3
Wit & Wordplay2
Physical Comedy1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality7
Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Sound Centrality7
Editing6

Energy

High

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Only is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Low

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

Emotionally, it's melancholic, romantic, and moving. Much of it is about family.

Melancholic movies

All heart traits

Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.

Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
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

Medium

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.

Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

After a comet releases a mysterious virus that begins to kill all of the women in the world, a young couple's relationship is severely tested. They hide out (from both the illness and the savages who hunt the remaining women) in their over-sterilized apartment. Ultimately the duo escapes their self-imposed quarantine to head to the wilderness.

Post-Apocalyptic SurvivalIntimate ThrillerRelationship DramaSocietal CollapsePsychological TensionBleak FutureDesperate MeasuresHuman ResilienceContemporary Dystopia

Actors

Freida Pinto

Eva

Leslie Odom Jr.

Will

Chandler Riggs

Casey

Jayson Warner Smith

Arthur

Joshua Mikel

Randall

Mark Ashworth

Forrest

Tia Hendricks

Carolyn

Noor Naghmi

Peter

Maggie Parto

Val

Charles Green

Employee

Kristopher Charles

Hazmat #1

Charles Lawlor

Stoddard

Nicholas Anthony Reid

Sky

Paul Ryden

Anchor #1

Hal Whiteside

Anchor #2

Heidi Rew

Anchor #3

Michael Shenefelt

Anchor #4

Kimberli Lincoln

Hope365

Benjamin Weaver

Patient

Crew

Directed by:

Joth Riggs, Takashi Doscher, Adam Drake

Written by:

Takashi Doscher

Produced by:

Jordan Blair Mangold Brown, William Olsson, Lauren Mann

Composed by:

Michael Dean Parsons, James Singleton, Will Loftin

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Only worth watching?

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.