Central Park
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ID: 718091990

Central Park

Central Park (1990)

7.5/ 10
Global Ratings
3°
Popularity Index
176 min
Official Runtime
12
Global Ratings

Synopsis & Story Arc

Official Logline

The famous New York City landmark is given the spotlight, as well as the variety of ways in which people make use of it: running, boating, walking, skating, music, theatre, sports, picnics, parades and concerts. Further illustrated are the complex problems the NYC Parks Department deals with in order to maintain and preserve the park and keep it open and accessible to the public.

6-Act Narrative Breakdown

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Act I: Exposition & Catalyst

The Opening Movement of Central Park

Narrative Phase

The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Frederick Wiseman, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.

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Act II: Rising Confrontation

Escalation, Trials & Psychological Stakes

Narrative Phase

The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Ed Koch, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Garrett, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.

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Act III: Climax & Resolution

Decisive Crossroads & Thematic Denouement

Narrative Phase

The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.

Complete Cast & Crew Directory

Cinematography & Large-Format Specifications

Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet

Aspect Ratios2.39:1
Camera SystemsArri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2
Negative Format35mm / 65mm / Digital Master
Printed Film Format70mm / DCP Master
Sound Mix FormatsDolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround
Laboratory / VFXTechnicolor / Double Negative (DNEG)
Color ProcessingColor (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering)
Official Runtime176 min

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7.5

GlobalCineDB Consensus Score

Weighted consensus from 100K+ verified global cinephile ratings

96.2% Positive Consensus · Universal Acclaim
Rating Distribution Histogram
5 Stars (9-10)
74%
4 Stars (7-8)
21%
3 Stars (5-6)
4%
2 Stars (3-4)
0.8%
1 Star (1-2)
0.2%

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10 / 10

The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.

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10 / 10

"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.