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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Brooklyn
Romance · Drama · History · 2015
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
Movie details
Brooklyn
“Two countries, two loves, one heart”
2015 Romance · Drama · History 1h 51m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.3 / 10
Community rating
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
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 Brooklyn?
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.
Taste neighbourhood
Nearby on the taste map.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
John Crowley
Written by
Nick Hornby
Saoirse Ronan
Eilis Lacey
Domhnall Gleeson
Jim Farrell
Emory Cohen
Tony Fiorello
Jim Broadbent
Father Flood
Julie Walters
Madge Kehoe
Jessica Paré
Miss Fortini
Eve Macklin
Diana Montini
Court is in session
Put Brooklyn 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.