A Scanner Darkly
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Movie Reviews of A Scanner Darkly
Movie Review: bummer
Summary: 2 Stars
The plot confused and depressed me. Keanu Reeves is perfect for this role. His poor character has been dazed and confused for so long it's not true. It's one twisted, nightmarish sci-fi tale about the horror of drug addiction. Much more effective than the guy who used to come on TV years ago with an egg and a frying pan.("This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs".) 'Just say no' to Substance D. I would because it causes a lobotomy and knowing that would be enough for me to not take it. Now the "interpolated rotoscoping" technique -- Been there done that. It's just not as cool the second time. WAKING LIFE, also directed by the same guy, was fantastic and fun to watch. This here, not so much. On top of that I saw this animation in TV commercials which pretty much did for this style of animation what TV commercials did for all those classic rock songs I used to sort of like.
Credit for staying respectful to the source material, but it didn't work for me. Not the worst PDK film adaptation though. I'm always waiting for the next BLADE RUNNER that will never come. If you dig the animation in this movie check out WAKING LIFE. The bonus stuff is pretty cool too. And drink a bottle of cough syrup.
Movie Review: Looks even better in Blu-ray
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this on normal DVD format so I thought I get it in Blu-ray since I just bought a new player. I think this is a great DVD to have in your Blu-ray collection. The whole comic look to the movie is what I really enjoyed. It just looked awesome seeing all the colors in full detail.Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a great movie. It had a specific message, and it really made me think and consider some of the things that go on in our world. I would definitely recommend it.Movie Review: RICHARD LINKLATER, OPUS 13
Summary: 5 Stars
***** 2006. Based on Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly and written and directed by Richard Linklater. Los Angeles, California, near future. An undercover cop starts to take the substance D drug, a new dangerous substance. He suffers soon from hallucinations that prevent him to concentrate on his job. If I was more than reluctant and dubious after having seen Robert Zemeckis's Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut), I don't have with A SCANNER DARKLY the slightest reservation. Richard Linklater's decision to use the rotoscoping animation device in order to recreate the paranoid world of Philip K. Dick was a very smart idea. Without a doubt, the film is a masterpiece. Movie Review: Interesting movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie really makes you ponder. It's based off an old book that in my opinion was way ahead of it's time. It makes some interesting points about the society that we live in. I recommend checking out the bonus features and whatnot. The animation was trippy too. Really cool looking. Possibly not recommended for those who get sick playing video games. :P