Yes, of course, obviously, for the casual observer, Equilibrium comes to mind.
But beyond that simplistic, surface veneer comparison, this is an entirely different experience. If anything, the minimalistic yet compellingly powerful treatment of this production and much of its core theme is more closely in sync with the classic film GATTACCA, somewhat intersecting with Code 46.
No, there is no blazing CGI, militaristic action scenes, and other such glitzy eye candy features. If that sort of content is the desired ingredients for attraction, this production will seem "slow", and probably won't resonate with your usual requirements for entertainment.
But that's not the point of this film, far from it.
Many of the other reviewers here go into considerable detail on the aesthetic content of the production and plot particulars, so no need to repeat such again.
I might offer, though, that Kristen Stewart was surprisingly on point as Nia. If anything, I might have been a bit skeptical going in with her as a lead character, but her performance was considerably more than expected.
This is a film that will stick with you for some time to come, not because of blaring action scenes or uniquely original story concepts, but because of what it makes you feel, and perhaps give some thought and contemplation to.
A very solid 7 out of 10 for me.
But beyond that simplistic, surface veneer comparison, this is an entirely different experience. If anything, the minimalistic yet compellingly powerful treatment of this production and much of its core theme is more closely in sync with the classic film GATTACCA, somewhat intersecting with Code 46.
No, there is no blazing CGI, militaristic action scenes, and other such glitzy eye candy features. If that sort of content is the desired ingredients for attraction, this production will seem "slow", and probably won't resonate with your usual requirements for entertainment.
But that's not the point of this film, far from it.
Many of the other reviewers here go into considerable detail on the aesthetic content of the production and plot particulars, so no need to repeat such again.
I might offer, though, that Kristen Stewart was surprisingly on point as Nia. If anything, I might have been a bit skeptical going in with her as a lead character, but her performance was considerably more than expected.
This is a film that will stick with you for some time to come, not because of blaring action scenes or uniquely original story concepts, but because of what it makes you feel, and perhaps give some thought and contemplation to.
A very solid 7 out of 10 for me.