The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Stop-Loss
Drama · War · 2008
A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
Movie details
Stop-Loss
“The bravest place to stand is by each other's side.”
2008 Drama · War 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Stop-Loss?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Kimberly Peirce
Written by
Mark Richard · Kimberly Peirce
Ryan Phillippe
Brandon King
Abbie Cornish
Michelle
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tommy Burgess
Channing Tatum
Steve Shriver
Josef Sommer
Senator Orton Worrell
Timothy Olyphant
Lieutenant Colonel Boot Miller
Ciarán Hinds
Roy King
Court is in session
Put Stop-Loss on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.