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“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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The Killing of Two Lovers
Drama · Thriller · 2021
In a rural Utah town, David, a father of four, grapples with his separation from wife Nikki as she pursues a new relationship.
Movie details
The Killing of Two Lovers
2021 Drama · Thriller 1h 24m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
In a rural Utah town, David, a father of four, grapples with his separation from wife Nikki as she pursues a new relationship.
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 The Killing of Two Lovers?
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
Robert Machoian
Written by
Robert Machoian
Clayne Crawford
David
Sepideh Moafi
Niki
Chris Coy
Derek
Avery Pizzuto
Jesse
A
Arri Graham
Alex
E
Ezra Graham
Theo
J
Jonah Graham
Bug
Court is in session
Put The Killing of Two Lovers 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.