The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Jolt
Action · Thriller · Crime · 2021
A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.
Movie details
Jolt
“You're in for a shock.”
2021 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 31m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.
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 Jolt?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
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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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Tanya Wexler
Written by
Scott Wascha
Kate Beckinsale
Lindy
Stanley Tucci
Dr. Ivan Munchin
Bobby Cannavale
Detective Vicars
Jai Courtney
Justin
Laverne Cox
Detective Nevin
Constantine Gregory
Driver Curtis
Ori Pfeffer
Delacroix
Court is in session
Put Jolt on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.