The defence The Big-Idea Head
“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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The Infiltrator
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2016
A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.
Movie details
The Infiltrator
“The true story of one man against the biggest drug cartel in history.”
2016 Crime · Drama · Thriller 2h 7m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.
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 The Infiltrator?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
Brad Furman
Written by
Ellen Brown Furman
Bryan Cranston
Robert Mazur
Diane Kruger
Kathy Ertz
John Leguizamo
Emir Abreu
Daniel Mays
Frankie
Benjamin Bratt
Roberto Alcaino
Amy Ryan
Bonni Tischler
Elena Anaya
Gloria Alcaino
Court is in session
Put The Infiltrator 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.