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The Island: 6.5/10
Of how much I hate Scarlet Johanssen and of how many Matrix-y stories have been made, I thought the trailers looked well directed and I always love an Ewan McGregor flick. All in all I was entertained. It had a few ups and downs, but if you see it, keep in mind that it's rather legnthy. There were a few times that I started scrutinizing it because I thought it was going to end early but it successfully got out all it seemingly had to say. The plot was decent, the acting and script was both good and hideous at times, the action scenes were awesome, and the direction and cinematography were pretty nice. Remove the unnecessary humor and use a few less cheesy lines and it could have been a really well rounded movie, whether it's an original idea or not.
Mild/hot spoiler warning:
The only thing that bugged the F out of me was all the obvious but supposed-to-be-subliminal anti-stem cell idealism.
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Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster...
--Acknowledge your weaknesses--
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