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The Portable Door

The Portable Door

Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy · 2023

Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.

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The Portable Door

2023 Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy 1h 56m

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6.5 / 10

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Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.

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Directed by

Jeffrey Walker

Written by

Leon Ford

Patrick Gibson

Patrick Gibson

Paul Carpenter

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Humphrey Wells / John Wells Snr

Damon Herriman

Damon Herriman

Monty Smith-Gregg

Sophie Wilde

Sophie Wilde

Sophie Pettingel

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Dennis Tanner

Demi Harman

Demi Harman

Job Applicant

Rachel House

Rachel House

Professor Nienke Van Spee

Court is in session

Put The Portable Door 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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