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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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Animation · Adventure · Family · 2018
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
Movie details
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
“The incredible true story of America's top underdog”
2018 Animation · Adventure · Family 1h 25m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
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 Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?
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
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Richard Lanni
Written by
Mike Stokey · Richard Lanni
Logan Lerman
Robert Conroy (voice)
Helena Bonham Carter
Margaret Conroy (voice)
Gérard Depardieu
Gaston Baptiste (voice)
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Jim Pharr
Hans Schroeder / Col. Ty (voice)
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Jordan Beck
Elmer Olsen / Shopkeeper (voice)
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Jason Ezzell
Sgt. Ray Casburn (voice)
Court is in session
Put Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero 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.