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Kaylee · 07-24-2005, 08:53 AM

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi, Sean Bean, Michael Clarke Duncan

Director: Michael Bay

Written By: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Caspian Tredwell-Owen

I saw it yesterday and thought it was pretty good. It was had a mix of suspense and action, and some comedic relief which was nice..perfect timing so it didnt take away from the plot. I was hoping to see some ass kicking (by Ewan McGregor & Scarlett Johansson), as it looked like they were trained; which I thought was foreshadowing...but they just ran a lot lol.

I'd give it 2 1/2 stars.

I'm too lazy to type out a full review, so if you're looking for a more indepth breakdown, go here: http://www.thezreview.co.uk/reviews/i/islandthe.htm

Here's a synopsis, courtacy of The Z Review (www.thezreview.co.uk):

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Lincoln Six-Echo (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 (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.

Rounding out the main cast of "The Island" are Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou ("In America," "Gladiator") as the head of the security team sent to hunt down Lincoln and Jordan; Steve Buscemi ("Ghost World," "Armageddon") as a man who befriends Lincoln despite working for the institute; and Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan ("The Green Mile," "Armageddon") as another resident who is unaware of his fate when he is selected to go to "The Island."

Official site: http://www.theisland-themovie.com/

alex · 07-26-2005, 06:17 PM

I went to see the Island last night and it was an exciting movie. However, I thought the pre-views depicted the movie as more dramatic then it was. The action was definatly captivating but there was not enough of it.

sjazaerli · 08-14-2005, 06:22 PM

It was not as good as i was hoping it would be but still an ok movie

cooljeba · 08-15-2005, 11:14 PM

Ya i liked the movie it was kinda different experiecne for me

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