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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Field of Lost Shoes
War · Drama · History · 2015
A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valley.
Movie details
Field of Lost Shoes
“Send the boys in... and may God forgive me”
2015 War · Drama · History 1h 36m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valley.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Field of Lost Shoes?
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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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Sean McNamara
Written by
Dave Kennedy · Thomas Farrell
Lauren Holly
Mrs. Clinedinst
Jason Isaacs
John C. Breckinridge
Nolan Gould
Robert / Sir Rat
Keith David
Old Judge
David Arquette
Captain Henry A. DuPont
Luke Benward
John Wise
Tom Skerritt
Ulysses S. Grant
Court is in session
Put Field of Lost Shoes 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.