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Judy & Punch
Drama · Thriller · Comedy · 2019
In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
Movie details
Judy & Punch
“A twisted tale of love, revenge and puppetry.”
2019 Drama · Thriller · Comedy 1h 45m
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TMDB
6.0 / 10
Community rating
In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
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 Judy & Punch?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
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
Mirrah Foulkes
Written by
Mirrah Foulkes
Mia Wasikowska
Judy
Damon Herriman
Punch
Benedict Hardie
Derrick Fairweather
Terry Norris
Scaramouche
Don Bridges
The Preacher
Brenda Palmer
Maid Maude
Tom Budge
Mr. Frankly
Court is in session
Put Judy & Punch 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.