Absolon (2003) 4.2
In a world ravaged by disease, he's the only cure... and the last hope for human-kind. Director:David DeBartoloméWriter:Brad Mirman |
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Absolon (2003) 4.2
In a world ravaged by disease, he's the only cure... and the last hope for human-kind. Director:David DeBartoloméWriter:Brad Mirman |
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Det. Norman Scot
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| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... |
Agent Walters
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| Kelly Brook | ... |
Dr. Claire Whittaker
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| Roberta Angelica | ... |
Det. Ruth Bryant
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Neville Edwards | ... |
Harris
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Vasquez
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Doc
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Topaz Hasfal-Schou | ... |
Davis
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| Donald Burda | ... |
Lt. Greer
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Graham Kartna | ... |
Young David
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Adam Bramble | ... |
Old David
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| Sarah Plommer | ... |
WJD Tech
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Neil Foster | ... |
Dr. Frederick Reyna
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Vanessa Winton | ... |
Sara
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In the near future, a virus has infected everyone on the planet, and Absolon is a drug that everyone must take to stay alive. One corporation controls the drug. Murchison is the leader of this firm. A scientist who was researching the virus is found murdered, and Norman Scott is the policeman who investigates the crime. Soon Norman realizes that he's in over his head, as hitmen are gunning for him. Written by Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
My University has an on campus shop that rents DVDs I rented this movie to watch over my Labor Day weekend because I love science fiction films and the storyline seemed interesting.
The writing is terrible, everyone seems to be speaking in a flat tone of voice that is good for public radio, but really bad for a science-fiction action film. At some points during the time the actors lips are moving, but no sound is coming out. The film does bring up some interesting themes -- AIDS virus, poverty, greedy big business -- but the horrible writing means that the film is less exciting then if they had all simply read instructions on how to install my DVD player in ten different language.
The acting is a mixed bag. I enjoyed Chris in the first Highlander film and in Mortal Kombat I. The black police chief, the second scientist to die and the semi-punk rock female partner [Ruth?} were three unknown actors that had talent, if only the script would let them show it off. Chris's female love interest has no acting talent whatsoever and should consider legal action against who promised to teach her how to act.