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Paul1957 05-22-09 09:42 AM
Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Spoiler:
FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves –- fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles -– enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The murder spawns a quest for answers: In a world of masks, who’s real and who can you trust?


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Mopower 05-22-09 09:57 AM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Wasn't this a graphic novel?

benh911 05-22-09 04:16 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
They filmed some scenes of this right across the street from where I work, so it'll be fun to see that on camera.

BullGooseLoony 05-22-09 04:27 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
This actually looks kind of cool, kind of like I, Robot.

Mostow doesn't disappoint with action, but Bruce Willis as the "surrogate" looks kind of silly.

Shilex 05-22-09 11:35 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
It's the wig. They could've gotten a better wig.

Looks pretty interesting. I may see this in theaters if the reviews turn out positive.

valkyrie 05-23-09 12:41 AM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Looks terrible. I usually like this kind of movie, but ugg...

Greg MacGuffin 05-23-09 09:36 AM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by BullGooseLoony (Post 9461071)
This actually looks kind of lame, kind of like I, Robot.
Fixed. ;)

Sessa17 05-23-09 12:49 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by Mopower (Post 9459971)
Wasn't this a graphic novel?
It was an independant comic book mini-series, later collected into a trade paperback. It was OK, nothing to memorable, much like the trailer. And the last 5+ years of Bruce's career.

Solid Snake 05-23-09 02:26 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by BullGooseLoony (Post 9461071)
This actually looks kind of cool, kind of like I, Robot.

Mostow doesn't disappoint with action, but Bruce Willis as the "surrogate" looks kind of silly.
....Mostow...Mostow...why does that name bother me? *googling*. The guy who directed T3...gah. The film looks interesting in some parts..but Willis needs better wigs...just no...weird wigs, man.

mdc3000 05-23-09 04:29 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
I was wondering what Jonathan Mostow was up to... this trailer looked pretty weak, but I think Mostow is capable of delivering fun action thrillers, so I'll check it out. (Breakdown kicks ass!)

Troy Stiffler 05-23-09 07:39 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Higher-concept sci-fi action is always hard to tackle.

This looks good. Acutally, it looks pretty good. It excites me a little more because it kind of came out of nowhere for me. I'm spoiled by having NoirFan posting info before or during early production. I didn't know what Willis or Mostow was up to. From the trailer, it looks like they had a hefty budget, too.

Anyways, it looks good. I'll probably check it out in theaters.

slop101 05-23-09 09:32 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Good or not, this was one of those trailers that gives everything away. And if you've read enough books and seen enough movies, you can easily see where it's going every step of the way.

I guess people don't like being surprised any more...

Troy Stiffler 05-25-09 04:15 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Hey, not that this idea hasn't been done before... But isn't this how the Avatars are going to work? You know, that movie coming out this Christmas.

BullGooseLoony 05-25-09 05:35 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC (Post 9462422)
....Mostow...Mostow...why does that name bother me? *googling*. The guy who directed T3...gah. The film looks interesting in some parts..but Willis needs better wigs...just no...weird wigs, man.
Ha, that's one of the reasons I'm interested. I loved T3 and enjoyed Breakdown, so I know he can handle action and suspense.

.unholy 05-25-09 06:30 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
The screenplay has been written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. Abandon all hope...

PopcornTreeCt 05-25-09 06:36 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Saw the trailer before Terminator.

Looks absolutely horrendous.

The Matrix meets The Stepford Wives meets I, Robot ... how does that sound like a good idea?

chris_sc77 05-25-09 07:52 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
It looks very silly. And the RObots look very cheesy. Also it's PG-13 and 104 minutes so I will pass.

DJariya 05-25-09 08:01 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by chris_sc77 (Post 9465270)
It looks very silly. And the RObots look very cheesy. Also it's PG-13 and 104 minutes so I will pass.
Geez, what is it with you and running times and ratings?

So if it isn't 175 minutes with an R Rating, it's gotta suck?

So are you waiting for a 3 hour R-Rated Star Trek cut to hit DVD? :hscratch:

More isn't always better and not every action movie needs a Hard R rating.

chris_sc77 05-25-09 08:25 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 9465283)

So are you waiting for a 3 hour R-Rated Star Trek cut to hit DVD? :hscratch:
No it's already over 2 hours and is the most enjoyable film this summer.
Not because its over 2 hours but because it tells its story the best. I have found that hollywood films lasting over 2 hours tell there stories better than ones under 2 hours.

Patman 05-25-09 08:45 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
You must have loved "Che".

The Bus 05-25-09 09:17 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
I thought this looked like the worst serious movie this year when I saw the trailer in front of T4. The movie was redeemed shortly after when the trailer for Gamer played.

Numanoid 05-25-09 09:23 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by The Bus (Post 9465376)
I thought this looked like the worst serious movie this year when I saw the trailer in front of T4. Then I watched T4.
Fixed. ;)

Numanoid 05-25-09 09:24 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Does anyone else remember when Bruce Willis was a comedian?

valkyrie 05-25-09 09:46 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by Numanoid (Post 9465388)
Does anyone else remember when Bruce Willis was a comedian?
Wasn't he a muscian too? ;) Loved "the Return of Bruno." Heh.

Zen Peckinpah 05-25-09 10:48 PM
Re: Surrogates - Bruce Willis
 
Originally Posted by .unholy (Post 9465160)
The screenplay has been written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. Abandon all hope...
At least they have The Game going for them.


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