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66 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland, Rufus Sewell
  • Summary: Alex Proyas directs this futuristic thriller about a man (Sewell) waking up to find he is wanted for brutal murders he doesn't remember. Haunted by mysterious beings who stop time and alter reality, he seeks to unravel the riddle of his identity. [New Line]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    A great visionary achievement, a film so original and exciting, it stirred my imagination like "Metropolis" and "2001: A Space Odyssey."
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    It's all about the amazing look, cobbled together from an astonishingly evocative range of sources: "Nosferatu" and "Mad Love," "Brazil" and "Metropolis," a haunted mosaic of bits and pieces of movie memories.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Lisa Alspector
    20
    One reason this production-design vehicle is so incredibly boring is that the characters keep having to explain the plot to one another.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. johne.
    10
    Fantastic visuals that still look good even compared to todays standards. I Have no complaints it is what it is, a piece of good inspired artwork. What more could you want?… Expand
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  2. pinattar
    10
    great sc-fi film, really interesting. the plot isnt too complex, and they tell you wants happening. the acting is good, although i didnt like Kiefer Sutherland character at first but he grew on me. (spoiler ahead) [[a nice twist, that i wasnt expecting.]] i highly recommend it, can think of anything wrong with.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RecoveryRx
    10
    One of the best sci-fi films ever made. Intricate plot and well explained also, genius quality. Simply amazing movie with awesome visuals and great acting too.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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