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From Vincenzo Natali, the visionary director of Cube, comes a minjd-bending sci-fi thriller that will keep you guessing until its final twist. Morgan Sullivan (Jermey Northam) is an out of work accountant seeking an escape from his lacklustre existence and his overbearing wife. He becomes a company spy for the multinational corporation Digicorp, where he assumes new identities in order to secretly record information for his ruthless boss. Morgan encounters the elusive and beautiful Rita (Lucy Liu) who reveals that he is being brainwashed. Rita offers him anti-brain washing drugs and MOrgan is forced into working for rival company Sunways. As a double agent Morgan is having difficulty distinguishing reality from the visions that plague him. His only hope to be saved is Rooks, Rita's boss, but first Morgan must complete a final assignment more deadly than anythin that come before.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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Stunning, imaginative visuals highlight this sci-fi thriller, an intricate story of multi-layered brainwashing that is actually better on the second and third viewing, because of its maze of plot twists that one can get lost in, and knowing the ending doesn't lessen the impact of the drama.
The brainwashing scenes are brilliant, where a group attends lectures on subjects like "processed cheese" and "shaving cream distribution", and in paranoid moments makes me wonder what might be really happening to our brains while watching the average news/entertainment + advertising fare on our televisions.
These scenes are a little like the 1962 "The Manchurian Candidate", only using futuristic technology.
The brainwashing scenes are brilliant, where a group attends lectures on subjects like "processed cheese" and "shaving cream distribution", and in paranoid moments makes me wonder what might be really happening to our brains while watching the average news/entertainment + advertising fare on our televisions.
These scenes are a little like the 1962 "The Manchurian Candidate", only using futuristic technology.
Jeremy Northam is terrific as "Morgan Sullivan", whose reality gets distorted and personality split into several identities. His confusion and fear are believable, and he handles the few action sequences with aplomb. Lucy Liu is strong and beautiful as the mysterious Rita, whose coded telephone number is Job 13:17, "Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears".
Vincenzo Natali directed this award winning film with stylish flair, a sleek sophistication, and with excellent pacing and some heart-thumping tension. The cinematography by Derek Rogers is marvelous, with a rather stark look, and the score is atmospheric and lovely, by Michael Andrews.
Intriguing, well acted, and with fascinating imagery, this is more of a mental adventure than the typical "blow 'em up" action film, and deserves being seen more than once for full appreciation.
No graphic violence, no nudity, and only the occasional four-letter word make this film suitable for a large audience.
Total running time is 95 minutes.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this film on the recommendation that it was directed by the same guy who directed "Cube". Yet again he proved that without an enormous budget, or big stars, you can create a great film.
Jeremy Northam was an excellent choice as the lead role. He looks like your average joe and that's exactly how he plays it. It's a stroke a genius to do this as it draws the viewer (a real life average joe) right in and creates a sense of empathy for the main character.
The plot was excellent, incredibly refreshing, and the film had a cool feel - although some of the CGI was a bit naff.
This film is a rollercoaster ride and will keep your interest right up to the credits.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Wow what a joy to see a film that did not get hyped out of all proportion and yet is a real gem to watch. The film never pretends to be something that is going to be easy to watch from the word go but the amazing plot and the twists are incredible. The action is great and you never really know what is going to happen next. The film involves one average everyday software computer spy who gets heavier and heavier into stealing secrets from the opposing companies, Norton is perfect in the role as is Lucy Liu, just an all round marvellous film.
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Stilish moves, clever twists
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Published 8 months ago by bernie
Blew my mind
I bought this having stumbled upon it on Amazon, for buttons really from an alternative seller. The reviews here swung it - tks. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. F. Darlington
Awesome
One of my favourite films. I loved it from the word go and have since watched it over and over and never got tired of it. Hugely atmospheric and brilliantly cast. Read more
Published 11 months ago by mr_noir
Brilliant
A great underrated film, like all of Vince's work.
Great film, it has the cast, the story and the style all rolled in one. Read more
Great film, it has the cast, the story and the style all rolled in one. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Redit
Natali does it again!
I cannot believe he is not a big hollywood hotshot! Vincenzo Natali brought us 'Cube' in 1997 (a film i would definately recommend) and watching this film, i can see him showing... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2009 by Mr. Per A. Edwards
Intelligent thriller with a sci-fi edge
Intelligent thriller with a sci-fi edge but uses its effects to further the plot. Northam ACTS, Liu SMOULDERS, and the plot hums away like a PK Dick novel, keeping you guessing and... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by Mr. I. M. Davis
Split Identities
When Morgan Sullivan(Jeremy Northam) is given a job with Digicorp, he is told that he is to be a corporate spy, recording sensitive information about rival companies at various... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2008 by Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
Excellent film, BUT....!!!
This film is awesome but be warned, this version only has 1 disc, get the 2005 version, its actually cheaper and has 2 discs plus comes in a shiny holographic case! Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by meh
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