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Shelter
2016·Movie
·6min·
Shelter fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos8
- Melancholy7
- Wonder7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Absurdist Humor3
- Cringe Humor2
World
The future, fantasy, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty8
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Standout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Cinematography8
- Visual Stylization8
- Editing7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Shelter is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
MediumMoving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and wondrous.
All heart traits
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumThe future, fantasy, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, fantasy, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic9Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Tech & Humanity8Human stories in a tech world.
- Gaming7Video games and game culture.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography and visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Shelter tells the story of Rin, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life inside of a futuristic simulation completely by herself in infinite, beautiful loneliness. Each day, Rin awakens in virtual reality and uses a tablet which controls the simulation to create a new, different, beautiful world for herself. Until one day, everything changes, and Rin comes to learn the true origins behind her life inside a simulation.
Futuristic SimulationComing-of-AgeEmotional JourneyVirtual RealityVisual SpectacleScience FantasyNostalgicMusical ScoreExistential
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Questions about Shelter
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Shelter worth watching?
34
BadGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 4%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Shelter?
0 h 6 min
Shelter runs 0 h 6 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Shelter?
Critics4
Audiences61
Not quite. Audiences rate Shelter higher (61) than critics (4). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is Shelter in?
JapaneseEnglish
It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.