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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Addicted
Drama · Thriller · 2014
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
Movie details
Addicted
“Every Woman Needs an Escape”
2014 Drama · Thriller 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
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 Addicted?
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
Bille Woodruff
Written by
Christina Welsh · Ernie Barbarash
Sharon Leal
Zoe Reynard
Boris Kodjoe
Jason Reynard
John Newberg
Balthazar Crayne
B
Brandon Gonzales
Tony
C
Cameron Mills
10-year-old Zoe
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Brina
Garrett Hines
Benny
Court is in session
Put Addicted 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.