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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I... for Icarus
Thriller · Crime · Mystery · 1979
Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings.
Movie details
I... for Icarus
1979 Thriller · Crime · Mystery 2h 9m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.6 / 10
Community rating
Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over I... for Icarus?
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
Henri Verneuil
Written by
Didier Decoin · Henri Verneuil
Yves Montand
Henri Volney
Michel Etcheverry
Frédéric Heiniger
Roger Planchon
David Naggara
Jacques Denis
Despaul
Pierre Vernier
Charly Feruda
Jacques Sereys
Richard Mallory
Jean-François Garreaud
Vernon Calbert
Court is in session
Put I... for Icarus 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.