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Average
MASTER SCORE 54.5 / 100
2015·Comedy / Documentary·1h 34m

MISERY LOVES COMEDY

“Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.”

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

Above the Line
Kevin Pollak·DirectorJohn Vorhaus·WriterKevin Pollak·WriterAdam McDaid·Director of PhotographyBen Folds·Original Music ComposerRobert Legato·Editor
Cast
Jon Favreau·SelfKevin Smith·SelfBobby Cannavale·SelfFreddie Prinze Jr.·SelfMatthew Perry·SelfWhoopi Goldberg·SelfMartin Short·SelfJimmy Fallon·SelfChristopher Guest·SelfJaneane Garofalo·Self
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Kevin Pollak·Director
Writing· 2
John Vorhaus·WriterKevin Pollak·Writer
Camera· 1
Adam McDaid·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Legato·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ben Folds·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Becky Newhall·ProducerBurton Ritchie·Producer
By the Numbers
54.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
35%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Misery Loves Comedy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#D4AF37
Mood
Melancholy
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a spotlight shining on a microphone stand and a stool. The background is black with a grainy texture. The title "MISERY LOVES COMEDY" ”

Key Elements
MicrophoneStoolSpotlight
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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