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Johnny 2.0 (1997)
Interesting premise in a near future world.
While this movie doesn't have the slew of special effects that most sci-fi films do in this day and age, it does present a question that bears some thought. Are we the sum of our memories? And if so, at what point are we a different person? At least, that was my take on the film.
The first few minutes drew me in as that appeared to be the question. As the film unraveled however, plots within plots became apparent and more seemed to surface. I don't want to say too much for fear of spoilers.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you're channel surfing late at night and it's on, it's a decent movie to watch.
Mystery Men (1999)
Worthy response to the comics.
Mystery Men brings to the big screen a response to the Superman and Batman movies that have come before it. Namely, what about the lesser known, poorly publicized superheroes in society? I found this movie to be a treat, having grown up on a staple of comic books and sci-fi/fantasy. What this movie provides is that little anchor of reality that all people can relate to. For instance, how does a superhero afford all that equipment? In watching this movie, I am reminded of a book, "How to Become a Superhero".
That book, like this movie, parodies all the things taken for granted when immersing oneself into a different reality. A definite must see for anyone even remotely familiar with comics.
Pitch Black (2000)
Pretty, pretty post-modern, that is...
This movie is very pretty. Within the first few minutes, you get a feel of the style the director used as he made this movie. However, this movie suffers from post-modernist issues, mainly the belief that everything has been done before, and that what comes after is a copy or homage to the prior. In this case, this movie can't help but be compared to Alien and Starship Troopers, and in some ways, Jurassic Park. Unfortunately, it feels as if those three movies do a better job of suspense, action and horror than this one does. It's not a bad movie, I'm just not sure it's one worth the full price of admission.