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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Miles Ahead
Drama · Music · History · 2016
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Movie details
Miles Ahead
“If you gonna tell a story, come with some attitude.”
2016 Drama · Music · History 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
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 Miles Ahead?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
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
Don Cheadle
Written by
Christopher Wilkinson · Stephen J. Rivele · Don Cheadle · Steven Baigelman
Don Cheadle
Miles Davis
Ewan McGregor
Dave Braden
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Frances Taylor
Michael Stuhlbarg
Harper Hamilton
LaKeith Stanfield
Junior
Austin Lyon
Justin
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Leticia Martinez
Boxing Spectator
Court is in session
Put Miles Ahead on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.