The Island
Plan your escape.
Lincoln Six-Echo (Ewan McGregor) is a resident of a seemingly utopian but contained facility in the mid-21st century. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to the "The Island" -- reportedly the last uncontaminated spot on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie. He and all of the other inhabitants of the facility are actually human clones whose only purpose is to provide "spare parts" for their original human counterparts. Realizing it is only a matter of time before he is "harvested," Lincoln makes a daring escape with a beautiful fellow resident named Jordan Two-Delta (Scarlett Johansson). Relentlessly pursued by the forces of the sinister institute that once housed them, Lincoln and Jordan engage in a race for their lives to literally meet their makers.
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Meh - sal33
When I order it I didn't realize it was a Michael bay film or else I would have left it unmarked. The premise had promise but the executive was pedestrian. I guess this is a high concept sort of film that Hollywood is looking for. I have to be more careful and read the credits next time. If you want a popcorn film this is it. If you want a little more this is definitely not it.Original! - pete3
This was a great movie. Enough action to keep you wondering what was going to happen next. Most surprisingly, an original plot line, which is unusual these days. Parts of the movie were actually futuristic enough to make you believe that it really was happening in the future. Also interesting use of product placement!Good action flick - Jillybean
This movie has the makings of a good action flick with a unique plot. I love the movies that Steve Buscemi has been in and once again was not disappointed by this one. McGregor and Johansson also do an acceptable performance. The movie keeps you guessing through out, right to the near end. Of course the whole idea is far fetched but if you can get over the idea of realism with today's technology and just sit down for some entertainment of a sci-fi, action, futuristic drama kind then your in for a good show.
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Meh - sal33
When I order it I didn't realize it was a Michael bay film or else I would have left it unmarked. The premise had promise but the executive was pedestrian. I guess this is a high concept sort of film that Hollywood is looking for. I have to be more careful ...Original! - pete3
This was a great movie. Enough action to keep you wondering what was going to happen next. Most surprisingly, an original plot line, which is unusual these days. Parts of the movie were actually futuristic enough to make you believe that it really was happening ...Good action flick - Jillybean
This movie has the makings of a good action flick with a unique plot. I love the movies that Steve Buscemi has been in and once again was not disappointed by this one. McGregor and Johansson also do an acceptable performance. The movie keeps you guessing ...