The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Memphis Belle
Drama · War · Action · 1990
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Bremen.
Movie details
Memphis Belle
“Brave young men who rode on the wings of victory.”
1990 Drama · War · Action 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Bremen.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Memphis Belle?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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
Michael Caton-Jones
Written by
Monte Merrick
Matthew Modine
Dennis Dearborn
Eric Stoltz
Danny Daly
Tate Donovan
Luke Sinclair
D. B. Sweeney
Phil Lowenthal
Billy Zane
Val Kozlowski
Sean Astin
Richard "Rascal" Moore
Harry Connick Jr.
Clay Busby
Court is in session
Put Memphis Belle on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.