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Director:
Gary Fleder
Writer (WGA):
Ian Seeberg (written by)
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Release Date:
13 October 1994 (USA) more
Genre:
Sci-Fi more
Plot:
In the near-distant future, a female romance writer is planning to write her next book in a remote mountain cabin... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
Fine robot film that is worth seeing more (3 total)

Cast

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Kathryn Harrold ... Gillian Tanner

Bruce Greenwood ... Geoffrey

Talia Balsam ... Charlene

Brion James ... Ron Cocheran

Joely Fisher ... Stacy

Bryan Cranston ... Alan

James Karen ... Peter Franklin
Brenda Leigh ... Ellen
Earl Boen ... Marty Bailin
Julie Brams ... Technician
Courtney Taylor ... Shelley
Stacie Randall ... Saleswoman

Tracey Walter ... Leo Mirita
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Runtime:
Netherlands:94 min | USA:94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | UK:15 (video premiere) | USA:R
Company:
Windy City Productions Inc. more

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Fine robot film that is worth seeing, 2 April 2003
6/10
Author: wallin-2 from NJ, USA

I approach these kinds of SF movies with the expectations of, say, an Outer Limits (newer) episode. If the acting is adequate and the effects not too cheesy, then the plot and dialog determine my enjoyment level more than anything. And this film did not dissapoint. OK, it is a 'B' grade film, but there isn't much need for effects, as the android by definition looks and acts pretty much like a human. What effects were there were done fine. The acting was also fine, with both leads and the supporting cast turning in what for me were effective performances. In particular, Bruce Greenwood was competent at portraying the various levels of programmed emotion in his character, as well as the injured mode later in the film.

The plot and dialog were what really got me, however. Many elements also found in the blockbuster AI are also to be found in this flick, such as: what is love for / from a robot; does a robot really feel; how should we treat a machine that for all outward appearances is fairly human; etc. For me, these issues are broadly applicable, as they apply to how we treat other humans that seem somewhat "different" from us, and animals as well (pets/slaves/meat). Themes like this should spark debate in the viewer and help reframe issues that have grown worn with time due to their use as political footballs.

Real SF to me isn't just a bundle of action and special effects. The best SF explores the human reaction to technology. In this regard (and almost every other) I liked this film more than AI. If you are interested in a good robot flick, and like SF that showcases the interaction of technology and humanity, you might want to check it out.

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