The Final Cut (2004)

Set in a world with memory recording implants, Alan Hakman is a cutter, someone with the power of final edit over people's recorded histories. His latest assignment is one that puts him in danger.

Director:

Omar Naim (as Omar Naïm)

Writer:

Omar Naim (as Omar Naïm)

Stars:

Robin Williams, Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Williams	...	Alan Hakman
Mira Sorvino	...	Delila
Jim Caviezel	...	Fletcher
Mimi Kuzyk	...	Thelma
Stephanie Romanov	...	Jennifer Bannister
Tarek Bishara	...	Hasan (as Thom Bishops)
Genevieve Buechner	...	Isabel Bannister
Brendan Fletcher	...	Michael
Vincent Gale	...	Simon
Casey Dubois	...	Young Alan - 9
Liam Ranger	...	Young Louis - 9
Joely Collins	...	Legz the Tattoo Artist
Michael St. John Smith	...	Charles Bannister
Chris Britton	...	Jason Monroe
Wanda Cannon	...	Caroline Monroe

Storyline

The story is set in a world where implanted microchips can record all moments of an individual's life. The chips are removed upon death so the images can be edited into something of a highlight reel for loved ones who want to remember the deceased. Caviezel portrays the leader of the organization that opposes this technology's development.

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Plot Keywords:

suit and tie | revelation | presumed dead | laptop | funeral | 

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Taglines:

Every moment of your life recorded. Would you live it differently?

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, some violence, sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Cameo: Omar Naim is the man sitting at the bar before Robin Williams confronted the man in the bathroom.

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Goofs

The paper announcing Bannister's death states that he was 54 when he died. But, when Alan loads his implant for the first time, it states that there are 544,628 life hours to review. That number of hours would make him over 62 years of age.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Young Louis - 9: Can I play?
Young Alan - 9: Do you have any marbles?
Young Louis - 9: Yep.
[reaches into his pocket]
Young Alan - 9: Okay.
Young Louis - 9: Thanks.
Young Alan - 9: You're welcome. So what's your name?
Young Louis - 9: Louis. Yours?
Young Alan - 9: Alan.
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The film's title appears as end credits are done.

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Connections

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006)

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Soundtracks

Enchanted Days
Music and Lyrics by Brian Tyler
Music arranged by Tim Davies
Absurd Music/Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Tyler Too Music Publishing, ASCAP

User Reviews

futuristic and mysterious

It's the kind of film provoking many ethical questions about life, death, privacy and so on. Omar Naim's direction gives a glimpse into possible science discoveries and paths; its strong originality consists of showing how the state of civil rights could be threatened if these futuristic odyssey came true. The whole film is based on a steady premise, very solid performances and an impressive visual style, though special effects are not as special as one could think (given this title and this plot). Robin Williams is now accustomed to playing such frightening and alluring roles; after "Insomnia", "One hour photo" and this flick "Dead Poets Society" is now a far memory.

Details

Official Sites:

Metropolitan Filmexport [France]

Country:

USA Canada Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Final Cut

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$226,296, 17 October 2004

Gross USA:

$551,281

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,222,439

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lions Gate Entertainment, Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG, Industry Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1