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8-Ball poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.4 / 100
2013·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 47m

8-BALL

“It's Never Too Late”

8-Ball tells the story of single mother Pike who, having just been released from prison, is trying to start her life anew. When her former boyfriend Lalli comes back from abroad, it opens a window into a past that Pike wants to put behind her.

Above the Line
Aku Louhimies·DirectorJari Rantala·ScreenplayMarko Kilpi·NovelMika Orasmaa·Director of PhotographyOlli Pärnänen·Sound Re-Recording MixerSamu Heikkilä·Editor
Cast
Jessica Grabowsky·PikeEero Aho·LalliPirkka-Pekka Petelius·Elias KaskiMikko Leppilampi·Olli RepoJakob Öhrman·LimppuMikko Kouki·HalonenJenni Utriainen·BlondiCecilia McMillan·AleksandraRosa Salomaa·TiinaManna Jäntti·Krisu
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Aku Louhimies·DirectorJohanna Tarvainen·First Assistant DirectorAki Cederberg·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Jari Rantala·ScreenplayMarko Kilpi·Novel
Camera· 8
Mika Orasmaa·Director of PhotographyTeemu Liakka·"A" Camera OperatorRaimo Paananen·First Assistant "A" CameraJenni Riutta·Digital Imaging TechnicianMatti Poutanen·Second Assistant CameraAnts Martin Vahur·"B" Camera OperatorAnts Martin Vahur·Steadicam OperatorAleksi Rytkönen·First Assistant "B" Camera
Editing· 1
Samu Heikkilä·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Olli Pärnänen·Sound Re-Recording MixerKirka Sainio·Sound DesignerHeikki Kossi·Foley ArtistPietu Korhonen·Foley Editor
Art & Design· 3
Anne-Maria Ylitapio·Costume DesignPetri Neuvonen·Production DesignMari Vaalasranta·Makeup Designer
Production· 7
Yrjö Nieminen·ProducerTero Kaukomaa·ProducerMarko Antila·ProducerMikko Tenhunen·Production ManagerAku Louhimies·Co-ProducerAki Cederberg·CastingPia Pesonen·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Mika Lehikoinen·Lighting TechnicianWellu Mikkonen·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
69.4
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 8-Ball's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#82A2A7
#4C6D74
#22333B
Mood
Gritty, Mysterious, Somber
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a split image with a woman on the left and a man on the right, both partially obscured and rendered in a desaturated, misty style. The woman”

dramathriller
Key Elements
Hooded JacketScarfCigaretteTattoo
Atmosphere
Dark, Foggy, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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