The director of Gattaca returns to hard-core SF.
When Will Salas is falsely accused of murder, he must figure out a way, with the help of a beautiful hostage, to bring down a system where time is money — literally — enabling the wealthy to live forever while the poor, like Will, have to beg, borrow, and steal enough minutes to make it through another day.
Gattaca is actually one of my favorite films of all time – and has one of the greatest scores ever put to film (hey, the Globes even nominated it!).
But this Eagle Eye-ish trailer does nothing for me. I think both Timberlake and Seyfried have proven that they can act, but between the fake hair, the big guns and all that style, from the trailer they look as lost as Scarlett Johansson in The Island. I pray that the film turns out better than this. 🙂
Gattaca is actually one of my favorite films of all time – and has one of the greatest scores ever put to film (hey, the Globes even nominated it!).
But this Eagle Eye-ish trailer does nothing for me. I think both Timberlake and Seyfried have proven that they can act, but between the fake hair, the big guns and all that style, from the trailer they look as lost as Scarlett Johansson in The Island. I pray that the film turns out better than this. 🙂
Cillian Murphy might steal JT’s thunder pretty easily.
Cillian Murphy might steal JT’s thunder pretty easily.
Why are trailers this long?! Those two look terribly miscast.
Why are trailers this long?! Those two look terribly miscast.
I loved Gattaca .. I hope this turns out just as good. Paddy M., while I agree with you on that last comment, trailers do usually showcase that sort of stuff, hopefully it won’t be the main attraction. I’m not too comfortable with Timberlake in the role either but, at least the look and feel of the trailer is very reminiscent of Gattaca
I loved Gattaca .. I hope this turns out just as good. Paddy M., while I agree with you on that last comment, trailers do usually showcase that sort of stuff, hopefully it won’t be the main attraction. I’m not too comfortable with Timberlake in the role either but, at least the look and feel of the trailer is very reminiscent of Gattaca
I hate to be a naysayer but the trailer leaves so many questions unanswered and it looks like it has no interest in answering them, like how did this whole idea originate. Sure, there is likely an explanation, but I’m worried that it’s a serviceable answer rather than a good answer. A good premise doesn’t necessarily make a good movie. (And this comes from a fan of Niccol’s late 90’s screen credits.
I hate to be a naysayer but the trailer leaves so many questions unanswered and it looks like it has no interest in answering them, like how did this whole idea originate. Sure, there is likely an explanation, but I’m worried that it’s a serviceable answer rather than a good answer. A good premise doesn’t necessarily make a good movie. (And this comes from a fan of Niccol’s late 90’s screen credits.
Didn’t see this one coming. Could be a pleasant surprise. I thought The Truman Show was great—do remember an old friend saying though that Gattaca was like “watching paint dry”–and he was a huge Uma Thurman fan. Can you imagine if this is a hit–Timberlake reaching A-list status or something close to it at least for now–as an ACTOR? He was great in TSN, but the role of Sean Parker also fit him like a glove. Timberlake has been making some smart choices as of late….
Didn’t see this one coming. Could be a pleasant surprise. I thought The Truman Show was great—do remember an old friend saying though that Gattaca was like “watching paint dry”–and he was a huge Uma Thurman fan. Can you imagine if this is a hit–Timberlake reaching A-list status or something close to it at least for now–as an ACTOR? He was great in TSN, but the role of Sean Parker also fit him like a glove. Timberlake has been making some smart choices as of late….
I’m looking very forward to this. Timberlake has proven to me that he’s a more than capable actor, and Seyfried is just the right role away from showing everyone what she’s capable of (I’ve seen potential in her from ‘Mean Girls’, ‘Chloe’, and even ‘Jennifer’s Body’). But Andrew Niccol is the real draw here. ‘The Truman Show’ is one of my favorite films of all time, and I really admired ‘Gattaca’ as well. I’m definitely buying a ticket to this one.
I’m looking very forward to this. Timberlake has proven to me that he’s a more than capable actor, and Seyfried is just the right role away from showing everyone what she’s capable of (I’ve seen potential in her from ‘Mean Girls’, ‘Chloe’, and even ‘Jennifer’s Body’). But Andrew Niccol is the real draw here. ‘The Truman Show’ is one of my favorite films of all time, and I really admired ‘Gattaca’ as well. I’m definitely buying a ticket to this one.
Love Gattaca, The Truman Show, and Lord of War. Its got a cool premise. Timberlake in the lead role? Eh. Not so sure about this and I’ve never cared for Seyfried who has nothing going on behind those big eyes. Some solid supporting performances though. Maybe Matthew Bomer should be the star instead.
I noticed some Gattaca trademarks. Fast vintage cars. Nice designer clothing. As long as this isn’t some Vogue ad or something.
Still looking forward to it.
Love Gattaca, The Truman Show, and Lord of War. Its got a cool premise. Timberlake in the lead role? Eh. Not so sure about this and I’ve never cared for Seyfried who has nothing going on behind those big eyes. Some solid supporting performances though. Maybe Matthew Bomer should be the star instead.
I noticed some Gattaca trademarks. Fast vintage cars. Nice designer clothing. As long as this isn’t some Vogue ad or something.
Still looking forward to it.
No, Gentle Benj, he’s also first billing in Friends with Benefits, although in that film he shared it with Mila Kunis. And even in this film, the poster suggests that they’re using Amanda Seyfried to help sell the film. I get it too, he’s got such a high, squeaky voice, like the male Melanie Griffith.
No, Gentle Benj, he’s also first billing in Friends with Benefits, although in that film he shared it with Mila Kunis. And even in this film, the poster suggests that they’re using Amanda Seyfried to help sell the film. I get it too, he’s got such a high, squeaky voice, like the male Melanie Griffith.
The premise kind of reminds me of LOGAN’S RUN. I’m kind of intrigued, but I don’t know if I can handle Timberlake in a lead role. His speaking voice is the problem.
Speaking of which, is this his first shot at top billing? If so, studios will be watching the box office closely.
The premise kind of reminds me of LOGAN’S RUN. I’m kind of intrigued, but I don’t know if I can handle Timberlake in a lead role. His speaking voice is the problem.
Speaking of which, is this his first shot at top billing? If so, studios will be watching the box office closely.
The location in the video thumbnail reminds me of the first party in Eyes Wide Shut.
The location in the video thumbnail reminds me of the first party in Eyes Wide Shut.
Yes. This premise sounds fantastic. Be good. Thank you.
Yes. This premise sounds fantastic. Be good. Thank you.
I hope this is as good as its concept. Far too many sci-fi movies waste good concepts with bland, repetitive action sequences. At the moment, this just looks like beautiful young people driving cars and shooting guns.
I hope this is as good as its concept. Far too many sci-fi movies waste good concepts with bland, repetitive action sequences. At the moment, this just looks like beautiful young people driving cars and shooting guns.
I can’t wait for this movie. I’m a huge Andrew Niccol fan and this movie looks like it could be fantastic in every way. Of course there are going to be people who will try to hate on it because it stars Justin Timberlake, but hopefully it will be taken seriously by the general public.
I can’t wait for this movie. I’m a huge Andrew Niccol fan and this movie looks like it could be fantastic in every way. Of course there are going to be people who will try to hate on it because it stars Justin Timberlake, but hopefully it will be taken seriously by the general public.