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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Krisha
Drama · 2016
When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.
Movie details
Krisha
2016 Drama 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.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
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
The people responsible.
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
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.