The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Seduction Is An Art

Directed by Neil LaBute

Produced by Focus Features, StudioCanal

200396 min6.1 / 10

A darkly cerebral romantic drama about seduction and manipulation that uses intimate character study to explore the performative nature of love and identity.

Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Shape of Things end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Shape of Things violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Shape of Things sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Shape of Things scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Shape of Things easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Shape of Things

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Shape of Things

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Shape of Things, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Shape of Things, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Shape of Things, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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