The Flick by Annie Baker

The Flick

Annie Baker

177 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

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Description

In a rundown movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees sweep up popcorn in the empty aisles and tend to one of the last thirty-five-millimeter projectors in the state. With keen insight and a ceaseless attention to detail, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 777 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 61%
funny 53%
sad 29%
hopeful 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 33%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.08

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