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The Island (2005)

Director: Michael Bay

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From Time Out New York

Michael Bay's latest assault on the senses—a sci-fi action flick about a clone factory where two self-aware "products" (McGregor, Johansson) escape to hunt down their look-alike patrons—delivers exactly what you'd expect: a thrill ride that's so busy jerking you around you barely have time to realize it isn't thrilling in the least. The movie's real author, ironically, isn't even listed in the opening scrawl: Though it's the first Michael Bay extravaganza not made under Jerry Bruckheimer's tutelage, the megaproducer's touch is still all over every overlit image and meaningless camera movement.

Author: DF 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out New York website

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    Posted on Dec 21 2008 21:33 This is my 3rd fav movie ever!! Ewan is an AWESOME actor. It is soooo awesome!!
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The Island

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Director: Michael Bay

Producer: Michael Bay, Walter F Parkes, Ian Bryce

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Michael Clarke Duncan, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean full cast

Duration: 136 mins

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