Review: This sci-fi/thriller is a scary reminder of what our world might look like in the not-to-distant future. Ethan Hawke plays a man who is discriminated against because he is of natural birth. In other words, he was not genetically engineered, so he is relegated to janitorial duty the rest of his life, that is, until he finds another way. Full of futuristic philosophies and technologies, this film includes exciting, edge-of-your-seat moments and challenges the idea of what it means to be human. The great plot is supported by awesome sets and visuals that literally take the viewer to the cold, hard time ahead. Uma Thurman is adequate as Hawke's co-worker and object of interest and Jude Law delivers a very solid performance in his role. I've never been a huge Ethan Hawke fan, but he does about as good as anybody else would have as the main character. One of my favorite sci-fi films, this one is highly recommended for your entertainment. -JNJ
Director: Andrew Niccol
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley, Ernest Borgnine, Tony Shalhoub, Jude Law, Alan Arkin
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