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The Portable Door

The Portable Door

FantasyAdventureComedy3.3

Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical...

March 23, 2023 · Directed by Jeffrey Walker

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 56m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it feels like
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Outlook
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Patrick Gibson
Paul Carpenter
Christoph Waltz
Humphrey Wells / John Wells Snr
Damon Herriman
Monty Smith-Gregg
Sophie Wilde
Sophie Pettingel
Sam Neill
Dennis Tanner
Demi Harman
Job Applicant
Rachel House
Professor Nienke Van Spee
Miranda Otto
Countess Judy
Chris Pang
Casimir Suslowicz
Arka Das
Neville
Jessica De Gouw
Rosie Tanner
Chris Story
Mr. Roden

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