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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Journeyman
Drama · 2018
A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
Movie details
Journeyman
“Some fights you cannot fight alone”
2018 Drama 1h 32m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
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 Journeyman?
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
Paddy Considine
Written by
Paddy Considine
Paddy Considine
Matty Burton
Jodie Whittaker
Emma Burton
Anthony Welsh
Andre Bryte
Tony Pitts
Richie
Paul Popplewell
Jackie
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Steve Bunce
Buncey
Paul Donnelly
Referee
Court is in session
Put Journeyman 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.