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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Brian Banks
Drama · 2019
An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.
Movie details
Brian Banks
“Falsely accused. Wrongfully convicted. Never defeated.”
2019 Drama 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Brian Banks?
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
Tom Shadyac
Written by
Doug Atchison
Aldis Hodge
Brian Banks
Greg Kinnear
Justin Brooks
Tiffany Dupont
Alissa Bjerkhoel
Sherri Shepherd
Leomia
Melanie Liburd
Karina
Dorian Missick
Mick Randolph
Xosha Roquemore
Kennisha Rice
Court is in session
Put Brian Banks 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.