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Code 8

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
56K
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Robbie Amell in Code 8 (2019)
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A super-powered construction worker falls in with a group of criminals in order to raise the funds to help his ill mother.A super-powered construction worker falls in with a group of criminals in order to raise the funds to help his ill mother.A super-powered construction worker falls in with a group of criminals in order to raise the funds to help his ill mother.

  • Director
    • Jeff Chan
  • Writers
    • Chris Pare
    • Jeff Chan
  • Stars
    • Kari Matchett
    • Robbie Amell
    • Penny Eizenga
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Chan
    • Writers
      • Chris Pare
      • Jeff Chan
    • Stars
      • Kari Matchett
      • Robbie Amell
      • Penny Eizenga
    • 371User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kari Matchett
    Kari Matchett
    • Mary Reed
    Robbie Amell
    Robbie Amell
    • Connor Reed
    Penny Eizenga
    Penny Eizenga
    • Receptionist
    Lawrence Bayne
    Lawrence Bayne
    • Big Joe
    Jai Jai Jones
    Jai Jai Jones
    • Travis
    Alex Mallari Jr.
    Alex Mallari Jr.
    • Kingston
    Shaun Benson
    Shaun Benson
    • Dixon
    Sung Kang
    Sung Kang
    • Park
    Aaron Abrams
    Aaron Abrams
    • Davis
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Captain Milltown
    Nneka Elliott
    Nneka Elliott
    • Reporter
    Matthew Gouveia
    • Dave - Grocery Store Manager
    Kevin Claydon
    Kevin Claydon
    • Truck Passenger
    Stephen Amell
    Stephen Amell
    • Garrett
    Laysla De Oliveira
    Laysla De Oliveira
    • Maddy
    Vlad Alexis
    Vlad Alexis
    • Freddie
    Ho Chow
    Ho Chow
    • Security Guard
    Simon Northwood
    Simon Northwood
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    • Director
      • Jeff Chan
    • Writers
      • Chris Pare
      • Jeff Chan
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    6Hughmanity

    Decent Sci-Fi Heist Movie

    Worth watching for a decent mashup of Sci-Fi and Heist genres. Some all-too-convenient plot devices abound along with the now-familiar premise of powered people being discriminated against. It had a chance to be very good and instead was just decent, but I'll watch a decent Sci-Fi flick any time.
    6Sleepin_Dragon

    It's not bad to be honest.

    Code 8 is a decent enough film, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was worth skipping by, superhero builders and drugs taken from people's body bits, but it really isn't bad.

    Some nice ideas and some good special effects, it's not a huge budget film, but somehow they make it work. Don't expect Marvel, and don't expect Breaking Bad, but do expect a few interesting moments. Every single cliche under the sun is here, there's not a huge amount of originality, but enjoy it for what it is.

    I wonder if those that have given this 1 and 10 star reviews have actually seen this, those I've read with such extreme scores do not relate to this movie.

    Decent acting, Robbie Amell will of course have his fans, 6/10.
    6stevenrotherforth

    Would have worked better as a TV show.

    Code 8

    It is obvious that this Indie Sci-Fi from Director Jeff Chan takes inspiration from the X Men franchise but it also has a Neill Blomkamp vibe. Set in a world where some humans have extraordinary gifts. These powered individuals live in poverty. Their gifts are more of a burden and anyone caught using their special abilities must answer to the law. A powered construction worker played by Robbie Amell falls in with a criminal gang when he desperately needs to raise money for his sick mother.

    As aforementioned this film is heavily influenced by the X Men movies but it does have its own unique premise. Sadly the execution of this premise is slightly lacking. Performances by all are commendable. The audience will grow to care for what happens to those onscreen due to some decent acting. However this story would have been better told as a TV series rather than a 1hr 38min movie. The world which is created onscreen is one that can be expanded upon. An episodic TV show would have allowed the created universe and characters to flourish. I have read somewhere that Robbie and Co-star Stephen Amell are actually developing a continuation for the small screen.

    Considering that this films production budget was crowd funded and was only a measly $2.1 million the special effects are really quite impressive. This is where the Neill Blomkamp vibe becomes apparent. The robotic police officers in the movie reminded me of the robot designs in 'Elysium' or perhaps 'Chappie'. But it is painfully obvious that it is just a man in a suit rather than a CGI creation. This is where budget constraints are visible. Still the aerial shots of the drones deploying the robots was rather cool. This is a film that does punch above its weight in terms of the visuals effects.

    'Code 8' is certainly worth checking out. It's probably a movie that won't linger in the memory banks for long but the expansion of the universe created by this film in the form of a TV show would be most welcome.
    7Aktham_Tashtush

    Not perfect, but enjoyable

    First I gotta say , After almost 8 years, It is kinda hard looking at Stephen Amell as anything but Arrow :D :D I don't know ,, even his role here you can see The Arrow's personality is all over him.

    So the plot of the movie is fresh and genuine, connected at most of the time and easily followable ,, I wouldn't say it is like the best thing there is on the big screen, but as I said it is enjoyable... and the VFX were simple but precise and good.

    The cast were mostly good, love Stephen and Robbie Amell, they always engage with their roles to the fullest and end up giving their absolute best.

    The movie is good, Recommended.
    8lstelie

    A mutant movie done right

    Code 8 is a mix of Blade Runner (for the music style and the image texture and color) and X-Men for the scenario. It's a very good movie. It's a little bit like if the director and the producers said « ok teenagers have the X-Men saga, let's do something around the same idea but for adults ». The are no jaw dropping special effects, mutants (called "person with abilities" in the movie) dont do funky stuff.. every body acts great.. it's the kind of sci-fi movie that will very likely go unnoticed and it's a shame, it deserves much much more.

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    • Trivia
      This film raised funds for production through crowdfunding website Indiegogo with 860% ($1,720,151 USD ) of the target amount raised, by 20,204 backers by April 24, 2016. By the time of the premieres (in 2019, see below), the Indiegogo campaign had raised $2,402,740 USD from 28,400 backers, including sales of premiere tickets at two tier levels (regular and VIP).
    • Goofs
      (at around 55mn) A supposedly very heavy concrete barrier is moved, but the pickup truck it was loaded on does not budge, and it can't even carry such a load anyways.
    • Quotes

      Police Officer: [Speaking into radio] Code eight! I repeat, code eight!

    • Connections
      Featured in Double Toasted: CODE 8 - NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEW (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Cola Cola
      Written by Didier Arlot-Tovel

      Performed by SNDWRx

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Code 8: Renegados
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Collective Pictures
      • Blue Ice Pictures
      • Colony Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $157,209
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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