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Perfect poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 46.8 / 100
1985·Drama / Romance·1h 55m

PERFECT

“John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis work up a sweat together!”

A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.

Above the Line
James Bridges·DirectorAaron Latham·ScreenplayJames Bridges·ScreenplayGordon Willis·Director of PhotographyRalph Burns·Original Music ComposerJeff Gourson·Editor
Cast
John Travolta·Adam LawrenceJamie Lee Curtis·Jessie WilsonAnne DeSalvo·FrankieMarilu Henner·SallyLaraine Newman·LindaMathew Reed·RogerJann Wenner·Mark RothStefan Gierasch·CharlieKenneth Welsh·Joe McKenzieRonnie Claire Edwards·Melody
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 1
James Bridges·Director
Writing· 3
Aaron Latham·ScreenplayJames Bridges·ScreenplayAaron Latham·Original Story
Camera· 1
Gordon Willis·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jeff Gourson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ralph Burns·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Michael D. Haller·Production DesignLynda Paradise·Art DirectionMichael Kaplan·Costume DesignApril Ferry·Costume SupervisorDel Acevedo·Makeup ArtistBrad Wilder·Makeup ArtistThomas L. Roysden·Set Decoration
Production· 7
James Bridges·ProducerKim Kurumada·Executive ProducerKim Kurumada·Unit Production ManagerJoan Edwards·Associate ProducerJack Larson·Co-ProducerHoward Feuer·CastingJeremy Ritzer·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Rico Cardinale·HairstylistLynda Gurasich·HairstylistRick Avery·Stunts
By the Numbers
46.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
19%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI -32%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Perfect's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#80211A
#F0D571
Mood
Epic, Powerful, Mysterious
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated image features a male figure in a dynamic pose, seen from the waist up, with his back mostly to the viewer, looking over his right shoulder. He w”

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Key Elements
Glowing Energy From FistOrnate Golden DiscFloating Rocks
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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