Genius
2016 · 104 min · Director: Michael Grandage
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
When, one day in 1929, writer Thomas Wolfe decided to keep the appointment made by Max Perkins, editor at Scribner's, he had no illusions: his manuscript would be turned down as had invariably been the case. But, to his happy amazement, his novel, which was to become "Look Homeward, Angel," was accepted for publication. The only trouble was that it was overlong (by 300 pages) and had to be reduced. Although reluctant to see his poetic prose trimmed, Wolfe agreed and was helped by Perkins, who had become a true friend, with the result that it instantly became a favorite with the critics and a best seller. Success was even greater in 1935 when "Of Time and the River" appeared, but the fight for reducing Wolfe's logorrheic written expression had been even harder, with the novel originally at 5,000 pages. Perkins managed to cut 90,000 words from the book, and with bitterness ultimately taking its toll, the relationships between the two men gradually deteriorated. Wolfe did not feel grateful to Perkins any longer but had started resenting him for owing his success to him.
Emotional fingerprint
Genius (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Anxiety 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Curiosity30%
- Anxiety25%
- Empathy20%
- Inspiration15%
- Satisfaction10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Anxiety, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Anxiety and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 67/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Joy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Joy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 20 % | 13 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Sadness | 45 % | 21 % | 23 % | 21 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Joy | 54 % | 13 % | 30 % | 43 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Joy | 49 % | 11 % | 30 % | 43 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Joy | 48 % | 24 % | 40 % | 27 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Empathy | 55 % | 41 % | 54 % | 14 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Empathy | 54 % | 41 % | 49 % | 14 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 32 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 53 % | 24 % | 29 % | 20 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Joy | 54 % | 17 % | 25 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 57 % | 17 % | 28 % | 30 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Joy | 60 % | 24 % | 38 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Sadness | 58 % | 38 % | 45 % | 26 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Sadness | 57 % | 41 % | 46 % | 11 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 65 % | 44 % | 48 % | 3 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Sadness | 68 % | 54 % | 54 % | 3 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Empathy | 69 % | 61 % | 63 % | 5 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Sadness | 79 % | 73 % | 71 % | 3 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Sadness | 87 % | 82 % | 77 % | 3 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
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
Assistant Editor
Bertha Perkins
Zippy Perkins
Julia Wolfe
Eleanor, Perkins' Maid
Scribner's Staff
Mabel Wolfe
Director
Jane Perkins
Peggy Perkins
Nancy Perkins
Details
- Directed by
- Michael Grandage
- Written by
- John Logan, A. Scott Berg
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
Where to watch
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