# The Shape of Things (2003)

> A vulnerable college student embraces radical self-reinvention under an artist's seductive influence, only to find his friendships and identity transformed into materials for her darker vision.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13675

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Neil LaBute
- Cast: Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Rachel Weisz, Frederick Weller
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308878/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, unsettling, thought-provoking movie night, date night for challenging romance

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