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Punch-Drunk Love poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.6 / 100
2002·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 35m

PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE

“I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine.”

A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.

Above the Line
Paul Thomas Anderson·DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson·WriterRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyJon Brion·Original Music ComposerLeslie Jones·Editor
Cast
Adam Sandler·Barry EganEmily Watson·Lena LeonardPhilip Seymour Hoffman·Dean TrumbellLuis Guzmán·LanceMary Lynn Rajskub·Elizabeth EganRobert Smigel·Walter the DentistJason Andrews·Operator Carter (voice)Don McManus·Plastic (voice)David Schrempf·Customer #1Seann Conway·Customer #2
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Thomas Anderson·Director
Writing· 1
Paul Thomas Anderson·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Elswit·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Leslie Jones·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Jon Brion·Original Music ComposerStephen Kearney·Sound Effects EditorAura Gilge·Sound Effects EditorJ.R. Grubbs·Sound Effects EditorMarnie Moore·Foley ArtistChris Scarabosio·Sound DesignerBrandon Proctor·Sound Mix Technician
Art & Design· 6
William Arnold·Production DesignSue Chan·Art DirectionMark Bridges·Costume DesignTina Roesler Kerwin·Makeup Department HeadJeremy Blake·Art DesignerAnn Pala·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Daniel Lupi·ProducerJoAnne Sellar·ProducerPaul Thomas Anderson·ProducerCassandra Kulukundis·CastingCamille Geier·Visual Effects ProducerAudie Harrison·Production AssistantEileen Malyszko Lee·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 6
Tim Alexander·Visual Effects SupervisorDiana R. Lupo·StuntsMark De Alessandro·Stunt DoubleTrish Almeida·Key Hair StylistKelvin R. Trahan·Hair Department HeadAnn Pala·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
69.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
79%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$25M
ROI -1%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Punch-Drunk Love's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D0D
#336699
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Mysterious, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a silhouetted couple kissing in the center of an arched doorway, with a bright blue sky and a distant ocean visible through the opening. The”

romance
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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