The Player
2019·Movie
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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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A gay tongue in cheek black comedy. Carl and Tom hook up on a dating app, only to soon discover that when Tom arrives at Carl's doorstep, no one could have predicted the games that were played.
Gay Black ComedyPsychological ThrillerDating App DramaWitty & TwistedUnpredictable PlotCharacter-Driven MysteryModern Queer CinemaDarkly HumorousTongue-in-Cheek
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Player worth watching?
41
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.9).
Will The Player make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).
Is The Player good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
What tropes does The Player use?
Horrible HollywoodBatman GambitGood Cop/Bad CopConversational TropingThe '90sOscar BaitThe UnpronounceableCreator Career Self-DeprecationAccidental MurderWrite What You KnowArtistic License – GeographyCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 43 more
TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Horrible Hollywood, Batman Gambit, and Good Cop/Bad Cop.
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