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A Crooked Somebody

A Crooked Somebody

Drama · Thriller · Crime · 2018

An attention-seeking psychic is kidnapped and tries to use the situation to boost his popularity.

Movie details

A Crooked Somebody

“Better to be an honest nobody than a crooked somebody.”

2018 Drama · Thriller · Crime 1h 42m

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6.3 / 10

Community rating

An attention-seeking psychic is kidnapped and tries to use the situation to boost his popularity.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over A Crooked Somebody?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Trevor White

Written by

Andrew Zilch

Rich Sommer

Rich Sommer

Michael Vaughn

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Nathan

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Chelsea Mills

Amanda Crew

Amanda Crew

Stacy

Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

Bill Banning

Gillian Vigman

Gillian Vigman

Monica Lewis

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Joyce Vaughn

Court is in session

Put A Crooked Somebody on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

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.