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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What Maisie Knew
Drama · 2013
In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
Movie details
What Maisie Knew
“Hold on with all your heart.”
2013 Drama 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
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 What Maisie Knew?
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
David Siegel · Scott McGehee
Written by
Carroll Cartwright · Nancy Doyne
Julianne Moore
Susanna
Steve Coogan
Beale
Alexander Skarsgård
Lincoln
Joanna Vanderham
Margo
Onata Aprile
Maisie
Diana García
Cecilia
S
Sadie Rae
Zoe
Court is in session
Put What Maisie Knew 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.