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Release Date:
28 July 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
What Does A Scanner See? more
Plot:
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins
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6 nominations
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(71 articles)
Linklater Experiences the Unemployed Life
(From Cinema Blend. 17 November 2009, 8:19 AM, PST)
Richard Linklater's Latest Project on Hold, Also Says School of Rock 2 Not Likely
(From ReelzChannel. 17 November 2009, 3:28 AM, PST)
(From Cinema Blend. 17 November 2009, 8:19 AM, PST)
Richard Linklater's Latest Project on Hold, Also Says School of Rock 2 Not Likely
(From ReelzChannel. 17 November 2009, 3:28 AM, PST)
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Pure Phillip K. paranoia
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rory Cochrane | ... | Charles Freck | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | James Barris | |
| Mitch Baker | ... | Brown Bear Lodge Host | |
| Keanu Reeves | ... | Bob Arctor | |
| Sean Allen | ... | Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice) | |
| Cliff Haby | ... | Voice from Headquarters (voice) | |
| Steven Chester Prince | ... | Cop | |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Donna Hawthorne | |
| Natasha Valdez | ... | Waitress | |
| Mark Turner | ... | Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice) | |
| Woody Harrelson | ... | Ernie Luckman | |
| Chamblee Ferguson | ... | Medical Deputy #2 | |
| Angela Rawna | ... | Medical Deputy #1 | |
| Eliza Stevens | ... | Arctor's Daughter #1 | |
| Sarah Menchaca | ... | Arctor's Daughter #2 |
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MPAA:
Rated R for drug and sexual content, language and a brief violent image.
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Runtime:
100 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Ireland:16 |
UK:15 |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-15 |
Italy:T |
Singapore:M18 (cut) |
New Zealand:R13 |
Argentina:16 |
USA:R (certificate #42344) |
South Korea:15 |
Malaysia:18PL (DVD) |
Brazil:16 |
Japan:R-15 |
Germany:16 |
Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Sweden:15 |
Norway:15 (TV rating)
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When Arctor and Connie are about to have sex, there is a brief view of the clock/radio next to the bed. The clock shows the time as 4:20, a classic drug reference, fitting in with the theme of the film.
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Continuity: When Barris is served in the diner, french fries are scattered over his plate. When seen again, the french fries are replaced with vegetable sides.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales (2006) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Skttrbrain (Four Tet Remix)
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What is the name of the song in the trailer?What happened to Arctor's car/who sabotaged it?
Who are the people listed as casualties just before the credits roll?
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Saw this film today in a theater with no air conditioning on the hottest day of the year...pretty fitting for a movie about claustrophobic paranoia. I'd been looking forward to seeing this from the first time I saw the trailer. Whatever can be said about this film, there is no denying it's totally unique look. After awhile, you begin to get used to the rotoscoping and then suddenly, there will be something thrown in that will call attention to itself and remind you that you are watching animation. I am a fan of Dick's work, but have not yet read the novel upon which this film is based. Great performances all around and kudos to Linklater for his fantastic vision. The film could be considered a bit talky to the average moviegoer, but is much appreciated by fans of cerebral sci-fi. Fascinating premise is told through interesting blend of suspense and comedy. Not for everyone, but certainly worth a look. Certain to become a cult classic.