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Self/less

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
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Ben Kingsley and Ryan Reynolds in Self/less (2015)
A wealthy man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.
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A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.
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    • Natalie Martinez
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    • Trivia
      The New Orleans house was used as the house in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994). It also once was owned by Nicolas Cage and the foyer chandelier hangs in the house.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 25 mins) When Damian crashes Martin's SUV into the car in front, the airbags of the SUV (as seen from a long distance shot) clearly inflate. On the next shot from inside the car, Damian is still driving with no airbags inflated.
    • Quotes

      Damian: It's metastasized. Liver and lungs. This morning the oncologist was talking about hospice care.

      Martin: I'm sorry.

      Damian: Don't be. What you and Judith went through, losing a child, that's a tragedy. An old man dying... I'm supposed to say, "That's life."

    • Connections
      Referenced in Mr. Robot: eps1.2_d3bug.mkv (2015)
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    User reviews261

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    9/10
    Mind swapping thrills n' chills FUN!
    This IMDb synopsis is accurate and a good starting point: Billionaire Damian Hale has terminal cancer. He turns to a radical medical procedure called "shedding," in which his consciousness is transferred to a healthy body. After the procedure, Damian, now called Edward, starts a new life in New Orleans but is plagued by disturbing images. When he delves into Edward's mysterious origin, he learns that some will kill to keep it secret.

    My buddy and I, both long time film buffs of multi-genres yearn for decent sci-fi thrillers that are well written and directed, leave us guessing here and there via plot twists and turns, includes necessary action, murder and mayhem and a credible Mr. Evil. This film delivers 116 minutes of story, acting, production value and pure cinema sci-fi thrilling FUN.

    We were both thumbs-up entertained by one of Ryan Reynolds best efforts plus a fine supporting cast including Mr. Evil (Albright). Our usual post film discussion of plot holes was minimal given the original, well crafted screenplay. That is not to say we did not suspend belief as is the case with many of our best action/Sci-Fi films. A major section of the film, with some of its best action sequences, reminded me of my favorite scenes in Bourne Legacy.

    With all the above said there was yet room for disturbed, romantic relationships and one cute kid spitting out all her needed lines.

    Production value gives us some fun shots of New Orleans, area mansions and a finale 'home' in a spectacular locale.

    There have been so many mind invasion/transfer films that our expectations for something original with thrills, excitement and pathos were low. We left the theater smiling for the simple reason that we were both thoroughly entertained.
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      • July 10, 2015 (United States)
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      • Ballast Key, Florida, USA
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      • Endgame Entertainment
      • FilmNation Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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