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The Square poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.8 / 100
2008·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 45m

THE SQUARE

“Some things can't be buried.”

Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.

Above the Line
Nash Edgerton·DirectorJoel Edgerton·WriterMatthew Dabner·WriterBrad Shield·Director of PhotographyFrançois Tétaz·MusicLuke Doolan·Editor
Cast
David Roberts·Raymond YaleClaire van der Boom·Carla SmithJoel Edgerton·BillyHanna Mangan Lawrence·Lily (as Hannah Mangan-Lawrence)Anthony Hayes·Greg 'Smithy' SmithPeter Phelps·JakeBill Hunter·Gil HubbardKieran Darcy-Smith·BarneyStephen Weston·CharlieLisa Bailey·Wendy
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Nash Edgerton·DirectorSophie Fabbri-Jackson·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Joel Edgerton·WriterMatthew Dabner·WriterLiz Doran·Script Editor
Camera· 3
Brad Shield·Director of PhotographyDrew English·Clapper LoaderMatt Nettheim·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Luke Doolan·EditorNash Edgerton·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
François Tétaz·MusicPeter Grace·Sound RecordistYulia Akerholt·Dialogue EditorMichael McMenomy·Sound Effects EditorSam Petty·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 6
Elizabeth Mary Moore·Production DesignAngus MacDonald·Art DirectionBrooke Morris·Set DecorationSally Sharpe·Costume DesignerJennifer Lamphee·Makeup DesignerChristine Spiller·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Joel Edgerton·Executive ProducerLouise Smith·ProducerMatthew Dabner·Executive ProducerNash Edgerton·Executive ProducerSandie Morris·Production AccountantKirsty McGregor·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Jennifer Lamphee·Hair DesignerChristine Spiller·HairstylistDavid Trethewey·Special Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
75.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$729K
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 Square's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Playful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
3d Render

“The poster features three animated characters on a wooden pirate ship against a blue ocean and sky background. In the upper center, a yellow sponge character wi”

comedyadventurefamily
Key Elements
Spongebob Squarepants CharacterPatrick Star CharacterPirate HatSwordEyepatchTelescope
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
8/10
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