The Science Behind GoodWatch's Emotional Movie Profiles
Every movie on GoodWatch has a 6-dimensional emotional profile. It's not just about whether a movie is "good" — it's about how it makes you feel. Here's the system behind it.
The 6 Dimensions
Comfort (1-10)
How safe and warm does this movie make you feel? High comfort = cozy blanket energy. Low comfort = uneasy, disturbing.
Darkness (1-10)
How dark and heavy is the subject matter? High darkness = violence, trauma, moral ambiguity. Low darkness = light, playful.
Energy (1-10)
How fast-paced and energetic? High energy = action, adrenaline. Low energy = slow-burn, meditative.
Complexity (1-10)
How intellectually demanding? High complexity = layered narratives, unreliable narrators. Low complexity = straightforward storytelling.
Emotional Intensity (1-10)
How strongly does it make you feel? High intensity = tears, anger, catharsis. Low intensity = pleasant, neutral.
Rewatchability (1-10)
How well does it hold up on repeat viewings? High rewatchability = new details every time. Low = one-and-done.
Real Examples
Here's what these dimensions look like on actual movies:
Why This Matters
A movie can be a 9/10 on IMDb and still be wrong for your mood. If you want comfort and you get darkness, the rating doesn't matter. Emotional profiles give you a second layer of information that traditional ratings completely miss.
GoodWatch uses these profiles to match movies to your mood — so you don't just get a good movie, you get the right movie.
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