The defence The Sentimental Softie
“Sincerity is not manipulation.”
The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.
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$9.99
Animation · Drama · 2009
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$9.99
“Joy. Sorrow. Desire. Love. Pain. Fear. Lust. Redemption. Want to know the Meaning of Life? It'll cost you only...”
2009 Animation · Drama 1h 18m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite colour pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99.
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 $9.99?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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
Tatia Rosenthal
Written by
Etgar Keret · Tatia Rosenthal
Geoffrey Rush
Angel (voice)
Anthony LaPaglia
Jim Peck (voice)
Samuel Johnson
Dave Peck (voice)
Ben Mendelsohn
Lenny Peck (voice)
Barry Otto
Albert Kweller (voice)
Joel Edgerton
Ron (voice)
Claudia Karvan
Michelle (voice)
Court is in session
Put $9.99 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“The strings are showing.”
Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.