7.5
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I Am
2010·Movie
I Am fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace5
- Tension4
- Adrenaline3
Heart
Hopeful and cathartic
- Hopefulness8
- Catharsis7
- Wholesome6
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay5
- Satire & Parody4
- Situational Comedy3
World
Everyday modern life, society, and a real life story
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
All energy traits
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumHopeful and cathartic
Emotionally, it's hopeful and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, society, and a real life story
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and a real life story.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Biographical8Lives of notable figures.
- Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout characters
The characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational9Informative and instructive.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
The shift is about to hit the fan.
I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? The filmmaker behind the inquiry is Tom Shadyac, one of Hollywood’s leading comedy practitioners and the creative force behind such blockbusters as “Ace Ventura,” “Liar Liar,” “The Nutty Professor,” and “Bruce Almighty.” However, in I AM, Shadyac steps in front of the camera to recount what happened to him after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged with a new sense of purpose, determined to share his own awakening to his prior life of excess and greed, and to investigate how he as an individual, and we as a race, could improve the way we live and walk in the world.
DocumentaryPersonal TransformationSocial CritiqueInspirationalPhilosophical InquiryTom ShadyacMindfulnessGlobal Issues
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Questions about I Am
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Is I Am worth watching?
53
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is I Am?
1 h 16 min
I Am runs 1 h 16 min.
Is I Am based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Do critics and audiences agree on I Am?
Critics38
Audiences68
Not quite. Audiences rate I Am higher (68) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is I Am in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch I Am?
54
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