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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LBJ
Drama · History · 2017
The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
Movie details
LBJ
“In America's darkest hour came an unlikely hero.”
2017 Drama · History 1h 38m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
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 LBJ?
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
Rob Reiner
Written by
Joey Hartstone
Woody Harrelson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Michael Stahl-David
Robert F. Kennedy
Richard Jenkins
Sen. Richard Russell
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lady Bird Johnson
Jeffrey Donovan
John F. Kennedy
Bill Pullman
Ralph Yarborough
Brian Stepanek
Rufus Youngblood
Court is in session
Put LBJ 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.