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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Shock and Awe
History · Drama · Thriller · 2017
A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
Movie details
Shock and Awe
“They risked everything to uncover the truth.”
2017 History · Drama · Thriller 1h 30m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Shock and Awe?
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
Rob Reiner
Written by
Joey Hartstone
Woody Harrelson
Jonathan Landay
James Marsden
Warren Strobel
Rob Reiner
John Walcott
Tommy Lee Jones
Joe Galloway
Jessica Biel
Lisa Mayr
Milla Jovovich
Vlatka Landay
Richard Schiff
The Usual
Court is in session
Put Shock and Awe 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.