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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Supersonic
Music · Documentary · History · 2016
Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.
Movie details
Supersonic
“The incredible true story of the band that defined an era.”
2016 Music · Documentary · History 1h 57m
Critical arithmetic
The consensus, allegedly.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
7.8 / 10
13.2K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
84 %
Tomatometer
Metacritic
71 / 100
Metascore
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
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Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Supersonic?
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
Mat Whitecross
Noel Gallagher
Self
Liam Gallagher
Self
Paul Arthurs
Self (as Bonehead)
P
Paul Gallagher
Self
Peggy Gallagher
Self
Tony McCarroll
Self
Alan McGee
Self
Court is in session
Put Supersonic 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.