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BOLT
2019·Movie
·1h 19min·
BOLT fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Adrenaline6
- Scare6
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis6
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Absurdist Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
World
The mind and technology
- World Immersion7
- Ambiguity7
- Novelty7
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Visual Stylization7
- Sound Centrality7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMelancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumThe mind and technology
Its world is built around the mind and technology. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity8Human stories in a tech world.
- Contemporary Realism6Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighStandout characters
The characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking
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About
Scene one: March 11th, 2011. An earthquake and a tsunami strike the East coast of Japan, damaging the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. A man and five other brave power plant workers are sent to fasten a bolt to prevent radiation leaks. Scene two: 2013. The man is now cleaning the empty houses surrounding the nuclear plant. But the strange atmosphere starts giving him hallucination... Scene three: Christmas, 2014. A woman in a red car crashes by the garage where the man is working. The woman looks just like his wife, who died in the tsunami.
Fukushima DisasterPsychological ThrillerHaunted by the PastTechnology & TraumaHallucinations & RealityMelancholy AtmosphereIntriguing MysteryAtmospheric StorytellingGrief and Loss
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Questions about BOLT
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is BOLT worth watching?
43
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is BOLT rated?
Disturbing imagerySuicide themes
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.
How long is BOLT?
1 h 19 min
BOLT runs 1 h 19 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on BOLT?
Critics95
Audiences66
Not quite. Critics rate BOLT higher (95) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is BOLT in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does BOLT use?
Ridiculously Cute CritterSeasonal Rot90% of Your BrainAnimal EyesCelebrity is OverratedCanine ConfusionDirty CowardFake-Out OpeningStory-Breaker PowerShout-OutTime SkipThe Other Darrinand 215 more
TV Tropes lists 227 storytelling tropes for BOLT, including Ridiculously Cute Critter, Seasonal Rot, 90% of Your Brain.