The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Crater
Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2023
After the death of his father, a boy growing up on a lunar mining colony takes a trip to explore a legendary crater, along with his four best friends, prior to being permanently relocated to another planet.
Movie details
Crater
“Miles from Earth, their adventure begins.”
2023 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 1h 44m
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
After the death of his father, a boy growing up on a lunar mining colony takes a trip to explore a legendary crater, along with his four best friends, prior to being permanently relocated to another planet.
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 Crater?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
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
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Written by
John Griffin
Isaiah Russell-Bailey
Caleb Channing
Mckenna Grace
Addison
Billy Barratt
Dylan
Orson Hong
Borney
Thomas Boyce
Marcus
Kid Cudi
Michael
Selenis Leyva
Maria
Court is in session
Put Crater on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.