The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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The Hummingbird Project
Thriller · Drama · 2019
A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
Movie details
The Hummingbird Project
“Everything is on the line.”
2019 Thriller · Drama 1h 51m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
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 The Hummingbird Project?
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
Kim Nguyen
Written by
Kim Nguyen
Jesse Eisenberg
Vincent Zaleski
Alexander Skarsgård
Anton Zaleski
Salma Hayek Pinault
Eva Torres
Michael Mando
Mark Vega
Johan Heldenbergh
Amish Elder
Ayisha Issa
Ophelia Troller
Kaniehtiio Horn
Barbara Lehman
Court is in session
Put The Hummingbird Project on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.