The Island
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Movie Reviews of The Island
Movie Review: 2 hours and 3 minutes of assinine pigs' trotters
Summary: 1 Stars
Unlike the film, I'll keep this brief.
A brazen rip-off of Blade Runner, Logan's Run and Minority Report, this movie exemplifies everything that's wrong with Hollywood today - no plot [ well, actually, there is a plot, but it's so ludicrous it doesn't deserve the name ], no understanding of 'pacing', MTV-style cutting [ Michael Bay - the genius behind the camera - thinks that every set-up needs to be covered by 12 cameras [[ except for action sequences, when only 24 will do, that is ]] ] , zero characterization, etc etc, ad infinitum.
The filters used in this film must number in the hundreds, Bay couldn't direct traffic, Johannsen, McGregor and Sean Bean must have just looked at the paycheck, and took deep breaths, whoever edited this mess needs therapy for ADD, and - were it not for the delightful ms Johanssen - the two hours and three minutes it takes to get through this drivel would have seemed more like ten days locked in a concrete cell with only the director for company.
Respect yourself, and steer well clear.
Movie Review: Plato's parable of the cave.
Summary: 5 Stars
Michael Bay's THE ISLAND is Plato's parable of the cave
formatted for the 21st Century.
It is about people who are saved from a planet wide contamination and rehabilitated in an isolated laboratory. These people see only what they are allowed to see and believe what they are told by those in authority.
This is a cautionary tale about secrecy in government. Michael Bay is an adoptee who has asked questions about secrecy in adoption. He has also noted the secrecy in the organ donor program. The film's most shocking scenes are critical of actual adoption and organ donor practices in the United States.
Movie Review: The Island- A Utopia of A Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I went out and rented The Island from Blockbuster. To tersely sum it up: Set in the late 21st century, Lincoln 6 Echo (Ewan McGregor) and Jordan 2 Delta (Scarlett Johansson) are people living within a small facility. They have been taught that the Earth was wiped out with a terrible disease, and that they are the only survivors. The lottery chooses people to go to a place called The Island, the last existing place where the disease did not contaminate and destroy the world. It is a paradise, a utopia world. Everyone wants to go there; it is the daydream and reverie of all.
Little do they know, they are the clones of people from elsewhere on Earth. Many have been cloned, including movie stars and even Mr. President himself. They have paid thousands to have their bodies cloned, should the need arise that they must have body parts and organs transplanted. The Island is merely an illusion: When a clone is picked, the true nature of the situation is that the cloned person requires organs, and that the clone will be taken apart and left to die on the operating table. Even babies are cloned, and their surrogate clone mothers are murdered as well. Whe Lincoln finds out this secret, he must save Jordan, as she has been "selected" to go to the Island. The rest you must watch, for I fear if I continue, I shall give away the whole movie and spoil it for everyone who is goign to watch or buy this!
An excellent movie, and the director has pinpointed specific modern and ethical issues of today. I recommend this to all who are aboce age 13 or have had "The Talk" with their parents. I say this only due to use of moderate sexual content.
Movie Review: Surprisingly entertaining Sci-Fi action
Summary: 4 Stars
I was trying to decide on a rental and after describing what I needed as " a big budget sci-fi action flick with impressive special effects, good 5.1 sound & nothing that will require much brain power', this was recommended. I'm happy to say that it filled all of those requirements admirably.
The set-up is nicely done and engaging. The story has some humor & romance, but nothing too corny. There are some science ethics issues raised, but nothing too heavy or complicated. Once the action gets underway, it is a thrilling rollercoaster ride involving flawless special effects without obvious, overbearing cg. The story's resolution is about as satisfying as you could expect from a hollywood picture.
Despite being dirivative ( Brave New World, Clonus, Logan's Run ) it still manages to be good edge-of-your-seat entertainment... car crashes and explosions be damned!
Movie Review: a quite unique sci-fi movie
Summary: 4 Stars
but like robert dinero?, mcgregor should do something quick about his several huge moles on his face, better remove them sooner than later. why? because i could not help focusing on those moles every time when i watch him played some good roles. he's a very talented actor, if he could remove his facial moles so far, he might be even greater if he could do some facial improvement. this movie has the most uptodate cinematographical achievements and progress in the movie industry and you would be amazed how computer could do in a futuristic movie. this movie makes a lot of other old sci-fi movies look so outdated if you re-watch them after you have watched this one. the screenplay is not quite up to the standard of the technique shown in this movie.