Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

2018 1h 30m EN

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7.1

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★6.8TMDB · 4,286★7.1IMDB · 142,846

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Synopsis

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In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fionn Whitehead
Stefan Butler
Craig Parkinson
Peter Butler
Alice Lowe
Dr. Haynes
Asim Chaudhry
Mohan Thakur
Will Poulter
Colin Ritman
Tallulah Haddon
Kitty
Catriona Knox
Leslie
Paul Bradley
Robin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Slade
Writers: Charlie Brooker
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Slade, shot by Jake Polonsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brian Reitzell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Kearns shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Fionn Whitehead and Craig Parkinson and Alice Lowe carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9495224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Slade directs. Jake Polonsky behind the camera. Brian Reitzell scores. Tony Kearns cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Directed by David Slade, shot by Jake Polonsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Brian Reitzell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tony Kearns shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Fionn Whitehead and Craig Parkinson and Alice Lowe carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt9495224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "video game", "technology", "choice", "time loop".

The technical file

Cinematography: Jake Polonsky
Original score: Brian Reitzell
Editing: Tony Kearns
Production design: Catrin Meredydd
Costume design: Caroline Harris
Makeup / hair: Lizzie Mair Davies
VFX supervisor: Lilles Whitby
Sound: Markus Moll
Stunt coordinator: Andy Bennett
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
IMDB rating: 7.1/10 · 142,846 votes
MPAA: TV-MA

Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 5 wins & 11 nominations total

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie

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Gimly2019-01-20
★ 6/10
After twenty minutes I was like "Ugh, did this really have to get all meta and up its own ass like this?" but by the time I was done I was like "Okay yeah, it did, fair enough". Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.

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