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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Athena
Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2022
Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.
Movie details
Athena
2022 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 37m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.
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 Athena?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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
Romain Gavras
Written by
Romain Gavras · Ladj Ly · Elias Belkeddar
Dali Benssalah
Abdel
Anthony Bajon
Jérôme
Alexis Manenti
Sébastien
Ouassini Embarek
Moktar
Sami Slimane
Karim
Radostina Rogliano
Cast
Karim Lasmi
Cast
Court is in session
Put Athena on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.