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The Guys poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.8 / 100
2002·Drama·1h 24m

THE GUYS

“How do you find the words?”

The story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.

Above the Line
Jim Simpson·DirectorAnne Nelson·WriterJim Simpson·WriterMaryse Alberti·Director of PhotographyMychael Danna·Original Music ComposerSarah Flack·Editor
Cast
Sigourney Weaver·JoanAnthony LaPaglia·NickIrene Walsh·Joan's SisterJim Simpson·Joan's HusbandCharlotte Simpson·Joan's DaughterJulian Trompeter·Joan's SonKatharine Schreiber·Sister's DaughterLucas DeBassac·Sister's SonJoshua Ross·Sister's InfantAlfredo Narciso·Diner Cashier
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Jim Simpson·DirectorStephanie A. Marquardt·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Anne Nelson·WriterJim Simpson·Writer
Camera· 1
Maryse Alberti·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sarah Flack·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Mychael Danna·MusicMychael Danna·Original Music Composer
Production· 5
Joana Vicente·ProducerEdward R. Pressman·Executive ProducerJohn Schmidt·Executive ProducerBonnie Timmermann·Executive ProducerJason Kliot·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Eric Kaplan·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
65.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Guys's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Patriotic, Reflective
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man and a woman, both looking upwards, against a backdrop of the American flag and a city skyline. The man, on the right, wears a dark uni”

drama
Key Elements
Fireman's Helmet With '60'White CapUniform With MedalsAmerican FlagCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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