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Songbird

Songbird

Science Fiction · Thriller · 2020

During a pandemic lockdown, Nico, a young man with rare immunity, must overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful family to reunite with his love, Sara.

Movie details

Songbird

“The only way out is together.”

2020 Science Fiction · Thriller 1h 25m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

During a pandemic lockdown, Nico, a young man with rare immunity, must overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful family to reunite with his love, Sara.

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 Songbird?

The 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.

Directed by

Adam Mason

Written by

Simon Boyes · Adam Mason

KJ Apa

KJ Apa

Nico

Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson

Sara

Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson

Lester

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

William Griffin

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Emmett Harland

Elpidia Carrillo

Elpidia Carrillo

Grammy / Lita

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario

May

Court is in session

Put Songbird on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.