The defence The Sentimental Softie
“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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Land of the Blind
Drama · Thriller · 2006
A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.
Movie details
Land of the Blind
2006 Drama · Thriller 1h 50m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.8 / 10
Community rating
A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.
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 Land of the Blind?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
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
Robert Edwards
Written by
Robert Edwards
Ralph Fiennes
Joe
Donald Sutherland
Thorne
Tom Hollander
Président
Lara Flynn Boyle
La Première Dame
Marc Warren
Pool
Ron Cook
Doc
Mackenzie Crook
Monteur
Court is in session
Put Land of the Blind 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.