Shortcomings

Shortcomings

The only constant in life is (he won't) change.

Directed by Randall Park

Produced by Topic Studios, Tango Entertainment

202392 min6.1 / 10

A character-driven comedy-drama about a self-absorbed, cynical man confronting his own narcissism and relationship failures through the lens of his girlfriend's absence.

When his girlfriend leaves for New York City on a 3-month-long internship, a strongly opinionated Berkeley arthouse movie theater manager begins exploring life as a bachelor.

Questions people ask

  • Is Shortcomings violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Shortcomings scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Shortcomings sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Shortcomings end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Shortcomings easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise15

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Shortcomings

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shortcomings

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shortcomings, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shortcomings, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shortcomings, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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