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The Island (2005) -- A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a "harvested being", and is being kept along with others in a utopian facility.
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The Island (2005) -- A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a "harvested being", and is being kept along with others in a utopian facility.
The Island (2005) -- A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a "harvested being", and is being kept along with others in a utopian facility.

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User Rating:
6.9/10   75,549 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Caspian Tredwell-Owen (screenplay) and
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Release Date:
22 July 2005 (USA) more
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Your time will come... more
Plot:
A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a "harvested being", and is being kept along with others in a utopian facility. full summary | full synopsis
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3 nominations more
User Reviews:
A fun ride.... more (831 total)

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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sexuality and language.
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136 min
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Trivia:
The turtle-shaped car in Tom Lincoln's display case is a model of John Cobb's "Railton-Mobil Special", which broke the World Land Speed Record three times in 1938, 1939 and 1947. The latter record stood for nearly 16 years, when it was broken by Craig Breedlove's "Spirit of America" jet car. Subsequent piston-engined cars have only pushed up the record by 11 m.p.h. more
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Crew or equipment visible: When Merrick's colleague gives him the results of Lincoln's brain scans, you can clearly see that the "panel" pictures are projected via static LCD beamers. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
God-Like Man: You're special. You have a very special purpose in life. You've been chosen. The Island awaits you.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Future in Action (2005) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring more

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110 out of 187 people found the following review useful.
A fun ride...., 23 July 2005
7/10
Author: pekjr4 from United States

I liked "The Island" quite a bit due for two reasons: a depiction of the future which wasn't too "over the top", which was refreshing, coming from Bay, and that the leads were very effective at portraying their characters. McGregor, from his acting, and Johansson, from her open, fresh expression. There could have been a little more exploration of the cloning question, and I felt the action was, while visually beautiful, mundane. The score was outstanding, the theme beautifully matching the opening to the film. Pity there wasn't more of it. Sean Bean, to those used to his villainous work in "Patriot Games", and "Goldeneye", was a little weak, but due to writing, not his thespian skills. And what's a Micheal Bay or Cohen Brothers movie without Steve Buscemi? His character was relatively weak, with no real motivation behind his actions in the film. Djimon Hounsou has a pretty good part. Nice to see him carry a substantial role. One good reason to see the film: great visuals, good looking people with consistent positive ideals. Pretty to watch.

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