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The Independent
Thriller · Mystery · Crime · 2022
It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.
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The Independent
“Follow the lies. Find the truth.”
2022 Thriller · Mystery · Crime 1h 48m
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
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6.5 / 10
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It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Independent?
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
Amy Rice
Written by
Evan Parter
Jodie Turner-Smith
Elisha "Eli" James
Brian Cox
Nick Booker
Ali Marsh
Sharon Romney
Luke Kirby
Lucas Nicoll
John Cena
Nate Sterling
Ann Dowd
Patricia Turnball
Margaret Odette
Jennifer Cooke
Court is in session
Put The Independent 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.