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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Roger Waters: The Wall
Music · 2014
A concert film that the former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter made on various tour dates between 2010 and 2013, when he was playing his former group's 1980 double-album in its entirety.
Movie details
Roger Waters: The Wall
2014 Music 2h 13m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
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8.0 / 10
Community rating
A concert film that the former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter made on various tour dates between 2010 and 2013, when he was playing his former group's 1980 double-album in its entirety.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Roger Waters: The Wall?
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
Roger Waters · Sean Evans
Written by
Roger Waters
Roger Waters
Self - Vocal, Guitar, and Bass
Dave Kilminster
Self - Guitars
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Graham Broad
Self - Drums
Snowy White
Self - Guitars
Jon Carin
Self - Keyboards
Court is in session
Put Roger Waters: The Wall 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.