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"God Created Man. Man Created Immortality."
  • PG-13
  • 2015
  • 6.5  (103,151)
  • 34

Self/less is an American science-fiction thriller movie directed by Tarsem Singh and written by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor. The film, released in 2015, stars Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Martinez, Matthew Goode, Victor Garber, and Ben Kingsley. The movie revolves around a wealthy businessman named Damian (played by Ben Kingsley), who is terminally ill and has only a few months to live. In desperate need of a cure, he approaches a company called Phoenix Biogenic, which offers a radical new procedure that can transfer a person's consciousness into the body of a healthier, younger person. Damian pays $250 million to undergo this procedure, giving up his old, dying body for a new, younger one.

After the procedure, Damian wakes up in his new body (played by Ryan Reynolds) and discovers that he has a new identity, named Edward. At first, Damian enjoys his new life, partying and enjoying things he couldn't do before, like rock climbing and swimming. However, he starts to experience strange hallucinations and flashbacks of a past life, which causes him to question the procedure's ethics.

As the plot unfolds, Edward, formerly known as Damian, starts to unravel a sinister plot behind the company's real intentions. The procedure is not as they claim, and he realizes that he has been involved in a much more dangerous situation than he anticipated. Edward teams up with a former military medic named Anna (played by Natalie Martinez) to take down the dangerous corporation and uncover the truth about their operation.

Self/less is a psychological exploration of identity, the ethics of medical technology, and the pursuit of immortality. The movie explores such themes as the limits of wealth and power, the complexity of human identity, and the morality of controlling another person's body.

The film's visual style is highly stylized, with vivid imagery and surreal sequences that create an immersive sci-fi atmosphere. The cinematography is top-notch, with innovative camera work and seamless special effects that transport the audience to another world.

The lead actors' performances in Self/less are fantastic. Ryan Reynolds, always a charismatic presence, delivers a subtle and nuanced portrayal of a man faced with a terrible choice. Ben Kingsley brings gravitas and complexity to the role of the dying businessman, playing the part with a mix of vulnerability and calculated ambition. Natalie Martinez, as the movie's female lead, provides a strong and decisive presence, serving as a moral compass for Edward/Damian.

The supporting cast members also bring their A-game, with Matthew Goode playing an enigmatic antagonist who adds a layer of suspense to the film. Similarly, Victor Garber plays the CEO of the corporation with aplomb, giving the movie a sense of political intrigue and corporate power play.

Overall, Self/less is an engrossing and thought-provoking science-fiction thriller that explores complex themes in a visually stunning and stylistically inventive way. The movie keeps the audience on the edge of their seats with suspenseful action sequences, clever plot twists, and excellent performances from the talented cast. If you're looking for a well-crafted sci-fi story with depth, then Self/less is definitely worth watching.

Self/less is a 2015 science fiction movie. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5 and a MetaScore of 34.

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  • Release Date
    2015
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (103,151)
  • Metascore
    34
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