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Mistaken for Strangers poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.2 / 100
2013·Comedy / Documentary / Music·1h 15m

MISTAKEN FOR STRANGERS

Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.

Above the Line
Tom Berninger·DirectorTom Berninger·WriterTom Berninger·Director of PhotographyBryce Dessner·MusicCarin Besser·Editor
Cast
Matt Berninger·SelfTom Berninger·SelfAaron Dessner·SelfBryce Dessner·SelfBryan Devendorf·SelfScott Devendorf·SelfBrandon Reid·SelfCarin Besser·SelfKyle Resnick·SelfBen Lanz·Self
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Tom Berninger·Director
Writing· 1
Tom Berninger·Writer
Camera· 1
Tom Berninger·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Carin Besser·EditorTom Berninger·EditorJulio Perez IV·Additional EditorMarshall Curry·Additional Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Bryce Dessner·MusicAaron Dessner·MusicPaul Hsu·Supervising Sound EditorPaul Hsu·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production· 3
Matt Berninger·ProducerCarin Besser·ProducerCraig Charland·Producer
By the Numbers
79.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$137K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mistaken for Strangers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#41B0E8
#0E2A72
#FFFFFF
Mood
Quirky, Contrasting
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men against a bright blue background. The title "Mistaken for Strangers" is displayed diagonally across the top in a white, blocky”

Key Elements
Inflatable DolphinCanWine GlassSunglassesSuit
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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