The defence The Prestige Tourist
“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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Krisha
Drama · Thriller · 2016
When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.
Movie details
Krisha
2016 Drama · Thriller 1h 22m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Krisha?
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
Trey Edward Shults
Written by
Trey Edward Shults
Krisha Fairchild
Krisha
Alex Dobrenko
Alex
R
Robyn Fairchild
Robyn
Chris Doubek
David
V
Victoria Fairchild
Vicki
Bryan Casserly
Logan
Chase Joliet
Chase
Court is in session
Put Krisha 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.