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A Turn for the Worse

1981·Movie
1h 5min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Show business, history, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
Liverpool Entertainment AgencyStand-Up Comedy DreamAggressive Young TalentGrooming for Stardom1980s LiverpoolGritty RealismShowbiz AspirationsAudition Process

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Is A Turn for the Worse worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Turn for the Worse?

1 h 5 min

A Turn for the Worse runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is A Turn for the Worse in?

English

It was made in English.