Dark Blue
2002 · 118 min · Director: Ron Shelton, Ron Shelton
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Set in the Los Angeles Police Department in April 1992, Dark Blue is a dramatic thriller that takes place just days before the acquittal of four white officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King and the subsequent L.A. riots. In this racially-charged climate,the LAPD's elite Special Investigations Squad (SIS) is assigned a high-profile quadruple homicide. As they work the case, veteran detective Eldon Perry, known for his tough street tactics and fiery temper, tutors SIS rookie Bobby Keough in the grim realities of police intimidation and corruption. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Holland, the only man in the department willing to stand up to the SIS, threatens to end Perry's brand of singlehanded "justice" on the Los Angeles streets. While navigating through the tumultuous neighborhoods of South Central L.A., Perry and Keough must track down cold-blooded killers and face their own demons, which prove to be more ruthless than the criminals they pursue.
Emotional fingerprint
Dark Blue (2002) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anger 30%, Anxiety 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Anger30%
- Anxiety25%
- Tension20%
- Disturbing15%
- Empathy10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anger, Anxiety, Tension. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anger, Anxiety and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Disturbing
- Sadness
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Disturbing | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 53 % | 47 % | 27 % | 10 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 39 % | 26 % | 9 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 35 % | 36 % | 11 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Disturbing | 61 % | 44 % | 56 % | 24 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Disturbing | 64 % | 49 % | 61 % | 33 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Disturbing | 60 % | 49 % | 55 % | 26 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 55 % | 56 % | 19 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Disturbing | 65 % | 56 % | 56 % | 21 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 49 % | 44 % | 33 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Sadness | 65 % | 56 % | 49 % | 41 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Disturbing | 76 % | 68 % | 69 % | 39 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Disturbing | 76 % | 60 % | 68 % | 46 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Sadness | 80 % | 60 % | 63 % | 59 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 83 % | 73 % | 63 % | 45 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 61 % | 39 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 86 % | 84 % | 70 % | 54 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Tension | 86 % | 84 % | 73 % | 55 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Tension | 76 % | 71 % | 57 % | 50 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Relief | 68 % | 60 % | 43 % | 48 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Darryl Orchard
Eldon Perry III
Lefty
Frank
Details
- Directed by
- Ron Shelton, Ron Shelton
- Written by
- James Ellroy, David Ayer
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2002
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anger
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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