Surrogates

This is the latest feature of American director Jonathan Mostow, who also directed the stupidest Terminator movie – “Terminator 3: Rise of the machines”.

He decided to stay in the sci-fi area, casting another actor who is out of shape for the role of the action hero (last time it was Schwarzenegger, now it is Bruce Willis).

Bruce Willis has a history of filming movies below his level (let’s think of “Hostage” for instance) but we keep forgiving him because he is John McClane, our all time hero from “Die Hard”.

Well “Surrogates” will certainly not help him get back on the track, because it is one of those movies you feel like you have already seen. And besides special effects it has nothing spectacular to offer – story, acting, music – mediocre.

But let’s get back to the story. “Surrogates” is set in a modern, futuristic world, where citizens live remotely, from their flats and houses, using robots – surrogates. These surrogates are physically advanced (to the max) versions of people, sexy, trained, active and almost ideal.

The world is crime free, stress free and there is no fear, pain, paranoia or any kind of pressure what so ever. All of the sudden, a murder happens, and ends this marvelous utopia, bringing fear and tension back.

FBI Agent Greer discovers what is behind the surrogate concept, and decides to abandon his own double, in order to leave his mask and his shield and solve this mystery.

And there you go: another futuristic thriller/action movie, with a lot of running, fighting shooting and heroic acts by Mr. Willis. If you are fan of his action roles, this one may be a bit disappointing. It’s good that he still has a great sense of humor so his witty remarks are always charming and amusing.

As for the “Surrogates” it is nothing new on the cinema heaven but if you don’t have anything important to do, give it a try. It may at least entertain you.

Release Date: September 25th, 2009
Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty, Michael Cudlitz, James Cromwell, Ving Rhames
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Writer: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Running Time: 1 hr. 44 min.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a drug-related scene.
Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures
Official Website: ChooseYourSurrogate.com
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Trailers: Surrogates Trailer