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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It's Only the End of the World
Drama · 2016
Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after a long absence to tell his family that he is dying.
Movie details
It's Only the End of the World
2016 Drama 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after a long absence to tell his family that he is dying.
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 It's Only the End of the World?
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
Xavier Dolan
Written by
Xavier Dolan
Gaspard Ulliel
Louis
Nathalie Baye
Martine
Vincent Cassel
Antoine
Marion Cotillard
Catherine
Léa Seydoux
Suzanne
Antoine Desrochers
Pierre Jolicoeur
William Boyce Blanchette
Louis (age 15)
Court is in session
Put It's Only the End of the World 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.