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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When the Wind Blows
Animation · War · Drama · 1986
With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
Movie details
When the Wind Blows
“...it's no fairy tale.”
1986 Animation · War · Drama 1h 24m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over When the Wind Blows?
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
Jimmy T. Murakami
Written by
Raymond Briggs
John Mills
Jim Bloggs (voice)
Peggy Ashcroft
Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Robin Houston
Radio Announcer (voice)
J
James Russell
Russian submariner (voice)
David Dundas
Additional Voices (voice)
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Matt Irving
Additional Voices (voice)
Bernard Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
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Put When the Wind Blows 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.