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Sci Fi Focus > Encyclopedia > The Island
Our Rating: 3 out of 5
In a nutshell:
A blockbuster that wasn't, but deserved to do better.
Plot Synopsis (may include spoilers):
A society in a controlled containment facility, believes that they are living there because the Earth is contaminated with disease. One man discovers that they are actually being kept for spare parts.
Best Bits:
- Well thought-out and realized world
- Visually impressive
Worst Bits:
- Predictable
- Over long chases
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The Island
The Island
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Directed by Michael Bay
Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou & Sean Bean
Paramount
Released: 2005-12-13
DVD
Product Description:
Lincoln six-echo is a resident of a seemingly utopian but contained facility in the mid-21st century. Lincoln soon discovers that his existence is a lie. He makes a daring escape with fellow resident jordan two-delta & they engage in a race for their lives. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/21/2007 Starring: Ewan Mcgregor Sean Bean Run time: 136 minutes Rating: Pg13
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The Island/Minority Report
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Directed by Michael Bay
Featuring Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou & Steve Buscemi
PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Released: 2006-04-25
DVD
Product Description:
The Island:From Director Michael Bay (Armageddon The Rock) comes an action-packed thrill ride that's an "explosive mind-blowing assault on the senses! - Clay Smith The InsiderEwan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson lead an all-star cast as residents of an isolated high-tech compound. But when they discover they're actually clones and worth more dead than alive they stage a daring escape. Battling an unfamiliar environment and an armed team of mercenaries in hot pursuit they'll risk their lives and freedom to save those they left behind - and reveal the truth about The Island.Minority Report:Superstar Tom Cruise gives his most potent action performance (David Ansen Newsweek) in director Steven Spielberg s Minority Report.For six years Washington D.C. has been murder-free thanks to astounding technology which identifies killers before they commit their crimes. But when the chief of the Pre-Crime Unit (Cruise) is himself accused of a future murder he has just 36 hours to discover who set him up or he ll fall victim to the perfect system he helped create. It s a mind-blowing action thriller that s such an achievement it reminds us why we go to the movies in the first place (Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times).System Requirements:Running Time: 282 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating:Â PG-13 UPC:Â 678149496420 Manufacturer No:Â 94964
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