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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Pink Floyd: The Wall
Music · Drama · 1982
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Movie details
Pink Floyd: The Wall
“The memories. The madness. The music... The movie.”
1982 Music · Drama 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
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 Pink Floyd: The Wall?
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
Alan Parker
Written by
Roger Waters
Bob Geldof
Pink
Christine Hargreaves
Pink's Mother
James Laurenson
Pink's Father
Eleanor David
Pink's Wife
K
Kevin McKeon
Young Pink
Bob Hoskins
Rock and Roll Manager
D
David Bingham
Little Pink
Court is in session
Put Pink Floyd: The Wall 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.