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Tideland
Fantasy · Drama · Thriller · 2005
Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.
Movie details
Tideland
“The squirrels made it seem less lonely”
2005 Fantasy · Drama · Thriller 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.
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 Tideland?
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
Terry Gilliam
Written by
Terry Gilliam · Tony Grisoni
Jodelle Ferland
Jeliza-Rose / Voices Sateen Lips, Glitter Gal, Mustique and Baby Blonde
Janet McTeer
Dell
Brendan Fletcher
Dickens
Jennifer Tilly
Queen Gunhilda
Jeff Bridges
Noah
Dylan Taylor
Patrick
Wendy Anderson
Woman / Squirrel's Voice
Court is in session
Put Tideland 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.