
Midnight's Children
A child and country were born at midnight once upon a time.
Directed by Deepa Mehta
Produced by Hamilton-Mehta Productions, Relativity Media
A sweeping, introspective adaptation of Rushdie's magical-realist novel that intertwines the coming-of-age of two children with India's post-independence transformation.
The story of a pair of children born within moments of India gaining independence from England, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent's generation. A Canadian-British film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name.
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Is Midnight's Children sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Midnight's Children violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Midnight's Children easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Midnight's Children scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Midnight's Children end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Midnight's Children
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Midnight's Children
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Midnight's Children, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Midnight's Children, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































