The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Upon Entry
Drama · Thriller · 2023
Diego, a Venezuelan urbanist, and Elena, a contemporary dancer from Barcelona, move to the United States with their approved visas to start a new life. Their intention is to boost their professional careers and start a family in 'the land of opportunities'. But upon entering New York airport's immigration area, they are taken to the secondary inspection room, where border officers will subject them to an unpleasant inspection process and a psychologically grueling interrogation.
Movie details
Upon Entry
“To enter the "Land of Opportunities" you must tell the truths...”
2023 Drama · Thriller 1h 17m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
Diego, a Venezuelan urbanist, and Elena, a contemporary dancer from Barcelona, move to the United States with their approved visas to start a new life. Their intention is to boost their professional careers and start a family in 'the land of opportunities'. But upon entering New York airport's immigration area, they are taken to the secondary inspection room, where border officers will subject them to an unpleasant inspection process and a psychologically grueling interrogation.
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 Upon Entry?
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alejandro Rojas · Juan Sebastián Vásquez
Written by
Juan Sebastián Vásquez · Alejandro Rojas
Alberto Ammann
Diego
Bruna Cusí
Elena
Ben Temple
Agent Barrett
Laura Gómez
Agent Vásquez
Colin Morgan
Policia finestreta
Gerard Oms
Passatger
Nuris Blu
Policia cua
Court is in session
Put Upon Entry on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.