# Ruby Sparks (2012)

> A blocked novelist brings his dream woman to life, only to discover that perfect love becomes monstrous when he can rewrite it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/69698

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
- Cast: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Alia Shawkat, Deborah Ann Woll, Steve Coogan
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1839492/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, warm, date night, indie film night

## Synopsis

A writer's fantasy becomes a reality, but can love be controlled by words?

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