The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Roar
Adventure · Comedy · Horror · 1981
Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
Movie details
Roar
“No animals were harmed in the making of this movie. 70 members of the cast and crew were.”
1981 Adventure · Comedy · Horror 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.8 / 10
Community rating
Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
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 Roar?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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
Noel Marshall
Written by
Noel Marshall
Tippi Hedren
Madeleine
Melanie Griffith
Melanie
J
John Marshall
John
J
Jerry Marshall
Jerry
K
Kyalo Mativo
Mativo
F
Frank Tom
Frank
S
Steve Miller
Prentiss
Court is in session
Put Roar on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.