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“Form is the argument.”
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The Ledge
Drama · Thriller · 2011
A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.
Movie details
The Ledge
“One life. One chance. One step.”
2011 Drama · Thriller 1h 41m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.
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 Ledge?
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Matthew Chapman
Written by
Matthew Chapman
Charlie Hunnam
Gavin Nichols
Liv Tyler
Shana Harris
Terrence Howard
Hollis Lucetti
Patrick Wilson
Joe Harris
Jaqueline Fleming
Angela Lucetti
Mike Pniewski
Lt. Markowitz
J
Jillian Batherson
Harper
Court is in session
Put The Ledge 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.