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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Falling Down
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1993
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
Movie details
Falling Down
“The adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world.”
1993 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Falling Down?
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
Joel Schumacher
Written by
Ebbe Roe Smith
Michael Douglas
D-Fens
Robert Duvall
Prendergast
Barbara Hershey
Beth
Rachel Ticotin
Sandra
Tuesday Weld
Mrs. Prendergast
Frederic Forrest
Surplus Store Owner
Lois Smith
D-Fens' Mother
Court is in session
Put Falling Down 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.