The Island
DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: July 22, 2005
8.6
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Universal acclaim based on 846 Ratings
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GaborA.Jan 18, 2006
Definitly not one of the worst movies of all time, perhaps the year, but undoubtadly one of dumbest. Simply too stupid for words to describe.
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TimN.Mar 3, 2006
Great movie, starts quick and doesn't let you down til the very end credits. It seems the critics didn't care for this movie, but check it out, you will not be disappointed. I would say this is the best sci-fi thriller since the Great movie, starts quick and doesn't let you down til the very end credits. It seems the critics didn't care for this movie, but check it out, you will not be disappointed. I would say this is the best sci-fi thriller since the Matrix. See it today!… Expand
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NateH.Feb 13, 2007
It is one of those movies that I wasn't sure I liked, and I was fairly sure was not quite good, but nevertheless remained in my mind for days afterward. Worth a rent.
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MilaM.Mar 27, 2007
One movie shows the struggle between two people and their search for more knowledge. Reality is, the people really aren
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ShawnS.Mar 18, 2008
The very definition of a thundering bore. Briefly, there's a chase sequence that never engages us because it substitutes any real sense of hide-and-seek, or imminent discovery, for shots of people running, helicopters whirring, voices The very definition of a thundering bore. Briefly, there's a chase sequence that never engages us because it substitutes any real sense of hide-and-seek, or imminent discovery, for shots of people running, helicopters whirring, voices shouting... all editing, no intelligence. But here's how bad the movie is: it wastes a luminous Scarlett Johansson with a mannequin script. THAT's the real crime here.… Expand
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WillDApr 21, 2008
A good Sci-Fi yarn that entertains both with the early imagery and themes of totalitarian oppression & human curiosity in the face of corporate propaganda and the later action sequences in a futuristic environment. Scarlett Johansson is A good Sci-Fi yarn that entertains both with the early imagery and themes of totalitarian oppression & human curiosity in the face of corporate propaganda and the later action sequences in a futuristic environment. Scarlett Johansson is irresistible as doe eyed Jordan 2 Delta & Ewan McGregor equally likable as curious but naive Lincoln 6 Echo. The ending is perhaps a little two Hollywood for some (those who enjoyed the end of Orwells 1984) but this is after all mass entertainment & not everyone likes to leave the cinema with fuel for deep introspection.… Expand
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OenmeteenkNov 26, 2005
Starts of interesting, but then falls deep in a mindless and plotless action flick, with a really cheesy ending. Too bad.
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KDDec 13, 2005
Starts off slow, in an interesting way. then explodes off the screen with near non-stop action.
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gabec.Dec 19, 2005
Really good movie. I don't completely understand why this didn't do better in the box-office (I rented it). Good Sci-Fi, Action movie. Good acting, great sets, interesting topic, original action. I can only think that the movie Really good movie. I don't completely understand why this didn't do better in the box-office (I rented it). Good Sci-Fi, Action movie. Good acting, great sets, interesting topic, original action. I can only think that the movie went too long and didn't resemble anything in the trailers that I saw. I hate when trailers sell the movie incorrectly. I really liked this movie. Definitely not a sci-fi in the same league as Matrix/BladeRunner. It is sci-fi-lite... mostly an action movie with sci-fi aspects and plot.… Expand
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AndyTDec 23, 2005
A familiar life is not what you think it is plot that turns your mind upside down but you'll forget about the next day. Some good action. Plot moves a little slow. almost bored me with the is it going to end yet?...Not terrible but not A familiar life is not what you think it is plot that turns your mind upside down but you'll forget about the next day. Some good action. Plot moves a little slow. almost bored me with the is it going to end yet?...Not terrible but not worth anything more than a rent.… Expand
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MelissaMDec 27, 2005
If you can get past the stupid premise, not a bad action movie. Could have been bettter and definitely not Ewan's best work.
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LarryH.Dec 6, 2005
Liked the visuals, liked the pace, loved the message.
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ibrahimCAug 25, 2005
I've seen cadillac, puma, msn...advertisements, not a movie. I regret.
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MohammedR.Sep 16, 2005
Very good movie. The first half of the movie is somewhat slow. But the rest is action packed. The movie works well together as a whole.
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PatC.Oct 23, 2006
Keeps going and going until finally it gets nowhere. The jerky editing makes the action scenes incoherent. The plot works, but seems forced.
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JeffM.Jul 16, 2006
The opening third (i.e. the intelligent sci-fi portion) would have been a lot more interesting had they not given away essential plot points in the trailers & publicity. I could watch Scarlet Johansson sleeping and still be engaged, but when The opening third (i.e. the intelligent sci-fi portion) would have been a lot more interesting had they not given away essential plot points in the trailers & publicity. I could watch Scarlet Johansson sleeping and still be engaged, but when the director rips off his own car chase sequence from Bad Boys 2 and doesn't even make the effort to actually improve upon it, you're in for a long movie.… Expand
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AMovieFanMar 21, 2007
Probably the best futuristic thriller I've ever seen. While movies I've seen like Minority Report and The 6th Day have dealt with similar subjects but none have really hit home as much as this movie has. Surprisingly intelligent Probably the best futuristic thriller I've ever seen. While movies I've seen like Minority Report and The 6th Day have dealt with similar subjects but none have really hit home as much as this movie has. Surprisingly intelligent for a film from Michael Bay, (a director known for mindless action movies) and always moving, this movie provides a very scary, cool little world in the first hour, and the movie continues to fly when the characters leave this world and enter a futuristic Los Angeles. Definitely worth watching, it's really a very fun movie, and one that's really powerful. Michael Bay should do more films like this one (although unfortunately, this film's lack of domestic box office success may encourage him not to,) and I hope this movie found an audience somewhere because it's a great movie, really worth seeing. Big thumbs up to the music, as well.… Expand
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JerryBJun 28, 2009
Please will you people stop typing what the movie is about let em watch it. Give your rating and keep it moving.
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AnthonyFJul 16, 2009
The Island is so well put together I forgot who or what it was ripping off. This is Michael Bay's second best film and it is put together nicely. Sci-fi fans with love the first half and hate the second and action movie goers (like me) The Island is so well put together I forgot who or what it was ripping off. This is Michael Bay's second best film and it is put together nicely. Sci-fi fans with love the first half and hate the second and action movie goers (like me) with praise the second half and will appreciate the first. This is a well constructed action packed thriller which exists for no other reason but to entertain.… Expand
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ShaneFischerDec 14, 2005
I just dont understand how people can actually say this is a bad movie. Fine it's more action than SciFi. Who cares?? Its a great action movie. Plus Scarlett looks fantastic.
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tammyDec 16, 2005
A movie about clones.. the action is so real than most movies i have seen. must watch it!
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[Anonymous]Dec 16, 2005
This is Bay's 2nd best movie. Not all the action thrills, but enough of it does. The issues over human cloning and human worth are well presented, as well as some themes from the Matrix and 1984. It bests all but the Rock. It's not This is Bay's 2nd best movie. Not all the action thrills, but enough of it does. The issues over human cloning and human worth are well presented, as well as some themes from the Matrix and 1984. It bests all but the Rock. It's not as good as it could've been, but for once, Michael Bay proves he's capable of something more ambitious than his usual material.… Expand
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GregT.Dec 19, 2005
A sci-fi flick with a different plot line. Interesting.
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JohnS.Nov 11, 2007
Obviously not a film that ignorant, average to low IQ people enjoy. The message of the film is that YOU, yes you, right now, in this life of yours, are a product. You are owned. It's an eye opener. See Zeitgeist the movie for details.
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Missile44Sep 9, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muhtasari: Lincoln Six-Echo (McGregor) ni mkazi wa kituo kinachoonekana kuwa cha juu lakini kilikuwa na kituo katikati ya karne ya 21. Kama wakaazi wote wa mazingira haya yaliyojengwa kwa uangalifu, Lincoln anatarajia kuchaguliwa kwenda "Kisiwa" - iliripotiwa mahali pa mwisho bila kuchafuliwa kwenye mmea - hadi atakapogundua vibaya kwamba kila kitu juu ya uwepo wake ni uwongo.… Expand
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Celestial91Sep 15, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely Brilliant !!!!!!!

As a collector of Ewan McGregor's work, it seemed inevitable that one day i would get round to watching "The Island". However, i put it off for as long as possible because, having seen the disastrous write-ups, i didn't want to lower my opinion of one of our finest Scottish actors. I must say though, i was pleasantly surprised and may even go as far to say, i regret not watching this film earlier. It is, admittedly, a little slow starting, but this build up is essential in paving the way for the rest of the story. The high speed chases are brilliantly done and the love scenes delicately handled so they are tasteful. The characters are well rounded and Ewan McGregor playing 2 roles simultaneously is not only an amazing work of the blue screen but a fine performance displayed by the man himself. Scarlet Johassen also puts in an amazing performance as the lead lady. The cinematography of the final scenes is perhaps the best visuality of the 2 hours 10 minutes, but it's well worth the wait. An absolutely brilliant watch - ignore whatever you may have already read about this film! The only criticism i will make is with regards to Ewan's American accent. Stick to Scottish or English.… Expand
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Kiosk80Sep 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What An Amazing Movie!!!

This movie was amazing. There are no other words to describe it. It had everything that I like in a movie. Car chases, hot girls, amazing scenery, special effects, and an original plot.

First and foremost let's talk about the action sequences. They were incredible!! A lot of people criticize this movie for the car chases. People say that the car chases in this movie are similar to those of The Matrix Reloaded and Bad Boys II. Who cares? Those movies' car chases were amazing as well.

Second of all let's talk about the acting. All of the acting in this movie was excellent. There should have been Oscars awarded to Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson for this film. Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi and Djimon Hounsou were also very good in this film. Oh and a special mention... Michael Clarke Duncan played a man called Starkweather in this film. I think this guy has amazing talent. He was astounding in this movie. The one scene he was in just blew me away. It just looked so real!!

Thirdly I would like to talk about the score. Steve Jablonsky, you are a genius!! I have never heard such an amazing score in my entire life. Kudos to you!!

Last but certainly not least I would like to talk about the director, Michael Bay. Over the years his movies have been through a lot of criticism. Well I can just say that Mr. Bay has finally redeemed himself with this film. It is the work of a genius. Amazing job Mike!!!

The verdict: Amazing film. I believe the only movie that I have ever said was perfect. Definitely recommended to anyone and everyone!!… Expand
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