Renaissance Man
One man's mission to teach the few, the proud... The impossible!
Directed by Penny Marshall
Produced by Cinergi Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
A feel-good comedy-drama about an underdog educator finding redemption by connecting with struggling military recruits through unconventional teaching.
An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.
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Is Renaissance Man scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Renaissance Man end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Renaissance Man easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Renaissance Man violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Renaissance Man sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Renaissance Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Renaissance Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Renaissance Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Renaissance Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Renaissance Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
