The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Bang Bang You're Dead
Drama · Thriller · 2003
A troubled and bullied high school student fights against judgement from his community after threatening to bomb the football team.
Movie details
Bang Bang You're Dead
“What some kids keep inside is beyond words”
2003 Drama · Thriller 1h 29m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
A troubled and bullied high school student fights against judgement from his community after threatening to bomb the football team.
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 Bang Bang You're Dead?
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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Cast & crew
Directed by
Guy Ferland
Written by
William Mastrosimone
Tom Cavanagh
Val Duncan
Ben Foster
Trevor Adams
Randy Harrison
Sean
Janel Moloney
Ellie Milford
Jane McGregor
Jenny Dahlquist
David Paetkau
Brad Lynch
Eric Johnson
Mark Kenworth
Court is in session
Put Bang Bang You're Dead 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.