The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Dragonfly
Drama · Thriller · Fantasy · 2002
A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.
Movie details
Dragonfly
“When someone you love dies... are they gone forever?”
2002 Drama · Thriller · Fantasy 1h 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Dragonfly?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Tom Shadyac
Written by
Brandon Camp · Mike Thompson · David Seltzer
Kevin Costner
Joe Darrow
Joe Morton
Hugh Campbell
Ron Rifkin
Charlie Dickinson
Susanna Thompson
Emily Darrow
Kathy Bates
Mrs. Belmont
Jacob Smith
Ben
Robert Bailey Jr.
Jeffrey Reardon
Court is in session
Put Dragonfly on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.