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The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Drama · War · 2016
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
Movie details
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
“To walk the path of a hero, you have to see how it all began.”
2016 Drama · War 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.0 / 10
Community rating
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk?
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ang Lee
Written by
Jean-Christophe Castelli
Joe Alwyn
Billy Lynn
Kristen Stewart
Kathryn Lynn
Chris Tucker
Albert
Garrett Hedlund
David Dime
Makenzie Leigh
Faison
Vin Diesel
Shroom
Steve Martin
Norm Oglesby
Court is in session
Put Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 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.