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The Island (2005) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 180,759 users
Metascore: 50/100
Reviews: 864 user | 246 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a "harvestable being", and is being kept as a source of replacement parts, along with others, in a Utopian facility. Director:Michael Bay |
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Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly Utopian but contained facility in the year 2019. 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. Lincoln makes a daring escape with a beautiful fellow resident named Jordan Two-Delta. 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. Written by bondish
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You have Been Chosen See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 July 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$122,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$93,311 (Turkey) (16 September 2005)Gross:
$620,872 (South Africa) (16 September 2005)Company Credits
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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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Written by Jon Spencer & Matt Verta-Ray
Performed by Heavy Trash
Courtesy of Yep Roc Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Trivia
The scene with the abandoned motel, is in Desert Beach on the coast of the Salton Sea in California. The motel was in front of the abandoned Aces and Spades Club. The club was the site of the Salton Sea's Yacht Club. The motel has since been torn down and the club made into a museum of the Salton Sea. See more »Goofs
The elevator doors open twice when the guards go to see the disturbance that Gandu 3 Echo caused. See 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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Soundtracks
"Walking Bum"Written by Jon Spencer & Matt Verta-Ray
Performed by Heavy Trash
Courtesy of Yep Roc Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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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.