The defence The Big-Idea Head
“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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We Own the Night
Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2007
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
Movie details
We Own the Night
“Two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Beyond their differences lies loyalty.”
2007 Drama · Crime · Thriller 1h 58m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
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 We Own the Night?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
James Gray
Written by
James Gray
Joaquin Phoenix
Bobby Green
Mark Wahlberg
Joseph Grusinsky
Eva Mendes
Amada Juarez
Robert Duvall
Burt Grusinsky
Alex Veadov
Vadim Nezhinski
Paul Herman
Spiro Giavannis
Antoni Corone
Michael Solo
Court is in session
Put We Own the Night 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.