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Cross the Line
Thriller · Crime · 2020
A good-natured man has an unexpected deadly confrontation. Instincts kick in to clean up the mess caused in the name of self-defense but does one really get away free after killing someone?
Movie details
Cross the Line
2020 Thriller · Crime 1h 32m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
A good-natured man has an unexpected deadly confrontation. Instincts kick in to clean up the mess caused in the name of self-defense but does one really get away free after killing someone?
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Cross the Line?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
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
David Victori
Written by
David Victori · Jordi Vallejo · Clara Viola
Mario Casas
Dani
Elisabeth Larena
Laura
Milena Smit
Mila
Fernando Valdivielso
Ray
Victor Solé
Guardia de seguridad
Joaquín Caserza
Compañero de oficina
Javier Mula
Beni
Court is in session
Put Cross the Line 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.