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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

2005·Movie
1h 28min·NR
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.

Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.
LGBTQ+ Coming-of-AgeRural DramaChildhood FantasyIdentity ExplorationFamily ExpectationsPoignant & TenderSelf-DiscoveryNew Zealand CinemaSocial Acceptance

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Is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

1 h 28 min

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous runs 1 h 28 min.

Is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

Critics30
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous higher (53) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.