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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To the Bone
Drama · 2017
A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
Movie details
To the Bone
“Don't fade away”
2017 Drama 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
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 To the Bone?
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
Marti Noxon
Written by
Marti Noxon
Lily Collins
Ellen
Keanu Reeves
Dr. William Beckham
Carrie Preston
Susan
Lili Taylor
Judy
Alex Sharp
Luke
Liana Liberato
Kelly
Brooke Smith
Olive
Court is in session
Put To the Bone 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.