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The Truth About Emanuel
Drama · Thriller · 2013
A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.
Movie details
The Truth About Emanuel
“Two Lives. Two Voids. One Secret.”
2013 Drama · Thriller 1h 36m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.
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 The Truth About Emanuel?
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
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Francesca Gregorini
Written by
Francesca Gregorini · Sarah Thorp
Kaya Scodelario
Emanuel
Jessica Biel
Linda
Alfred Molina
Dennis
Frances O'Connor
Janice
Jimmi Simpson
Arthur
Aneurin Barnard
Claude
Sam Jaeger
Thomas
Court is in session
Put The Truth About Emanuel 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.