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“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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Prodigy
Thriller · Science Fiction · 2017
Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.
Movie details
Prodigy
“A terrifying game of strategy and wits between a dangerous young genius and a psychologist.”
2017 Thriller · Science Fiction 1h 20m
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TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Prodigy?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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
Brian Vidal · Alex Haughey
Written by
Brian Vidal · Alex Haughey
Richard Neil
Fonda
Savannah Liles
Ellie
Jolene Andersen
Olivia
Emilio Palame
Birch
David Linski
Keaton
Harvey Q. Johnson
Werner
Penelope Figueroa
Fonda's Daughter
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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.