The defence The Big-Idea Head
“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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The Thirteenth Floor
Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery · 1999
In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.
Movie details
The Thirteenth Floor
“Question reality.”
1999 Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.
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 Thirteenth Floor?
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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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Josef Rusnak
Written by
Josef Rusnak · Ravel Centeno-Rodriguez
Craig Bierko
Douglas Hall
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Hannon Fuller
Gretchen Mol
Jane Fuller
Vincent D'Onofrio
Whitney
Dennis Haysbert
Det. Larry McBain
Steven Schub
Det. Zev Bernstein
Jeremy Roberts
Tom Jones
Court is in session
Put The Thirteenth Floor 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.