tabuno
09-19-2004, 10:11 PM
Initially I had rated this movie as a seven star. But on reflection and the more I thought about it, this movie like Bladerunner it builds on a movie style and adds its own flare to it.
Code 46 is a mixed between "Lost in Translation" and "Clockwork Orange." The cinematograhy in Code 46 is amazing and the subtle layered but simple use of futurist concepts is perfect. The atmosphere is well captured and adds not detracts from the storyline, the actors do not take over the movie but their story and their characters do.
The blend of different languages, the sleek lines and appearance, the surrealistic images, and the backdrop all lend real substance to this movie. Like "Lost in Translation" this movie allows its audience to absorb and experience the powerful images and sounds that can seep into one's inner core.
The concepts of cloning, parenting, memory, corporate conspiracy...are powerfully presented in an experiential way, not trotted out in simple, easy to understand, by the numbers mainstream movies.
Although there were a few script, plot weaknesses perhaps, especially one towards the end, hopefully they really do not detract from the movie's real breakthrough significance. It would be wonderful to have a sequel to continues this story. Nine out of ten stars.
Code 46 is a mixed between "Lost in Translation" and "Clockwork Orange." The cinematograhy in Code 46 is amazing and the subtle layered but simple use of futurist concepts is perfect. The atmosphere is well captured and adds not detracts from the storyline, the actors do not take over the movie but their story and their characters do.
The blend of different languages, the sleek lines and appearance, the surrealistic images, and the backdrop all lend real substance to this movie. Like "Lost in Translation" this movie allows its audience to absorb and experience the powerful images and sounds that can seep into one's inner core.
The concepts of cloning, parenting, memory, corporate conspiracy...are powerfully presented in an experiential way, not trotted out in simple, easy to understand, by the numbers mainstream movies.
Although there were a few script, plot weaknesses perhaps, especially one towards the end, hopefully they really do not detract from the movie's real breakthrough significance. It would be wonderful to have a sequel to continues this story. Nine out of ten stars.