The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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The Pursuit of Happyness
Drama · 2006
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Movie details
The Pursuit of Happyness
“For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.”
2006 Drama 1h 57m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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 The Pursuit of Happyness?
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
Gabriele Muccino
Written by
Steven Conrad
Will Smith
Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith
Christopher
Thandiwe Newton
Linda
Brian Howe
Jay Twistle
James Karen
Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta
Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller
Walter Ribbon
Court is in session
Put The Pursuit of Happyness 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.