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“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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Walker
Drama · History · War · 1987
William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.
Movie details
Walker
“Before Rambo... Before Oliver North...”
1987 Drama · History · War 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Walker?
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
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alex Cox
Written by
Rudy Wurlitzer
Ed Harris
William Walker
Richard Masur
Ephraim Squier
René Auberjonois
Maj. Siegfried Hennington
Keith Szarabajka
Timothy Crocker
Sy Richardson
Captain Hornsby
Xander Berkeley
Byron Cole
John Diehl
Stebbins
Court is in session
Put Walker 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.