Simone (S1m0ne) (2002)
Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood
Left in the lurch when a temperamental actress walks off the set, director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) is in trouble. Not only is he without a star, but his studio-exec ex-wife (Catherine Keener) fires him, endangering his chance at a comeback. So he decides to take matters into his own hands ... di... (read more) Left in the lurch when a temperamental actress walks off the set, director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) is in trouble. Not only is he without a star, but his studio-exec ex-wife (Catherine Keener) fires him, endangering his chance at a comeback. So he decides to take matters into his own hands ... digitally, that is. He creates the ultimate star: Simone, a beautiful, computer-generated actress who will always do exactly what he says. Or will she?
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PG-13
Directed by:
Andrew Niccol
Release Date: Aug 23, 2002
DVD Release Date: Jan 21, 2003
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Someone that is bound to happen soon. With the Gorrillaz and all.
This was a funny little film, 2.5 stars for having Al Pacino talk to himself.
An unusually innovative and engaging comedy about a near future Hollywood and a frustrated director (the ever perfect Al Pacino) struggling for his vision. The plot is exiting and the characters are deep enough to create a sufficient depth to an alre... (read more) An unusually innovative and engaging comedy about a near future Hollywood and a frustrated director (the ever perfect Al Pacino) struggling for his vision. The plot is exiting and the characters are deep enough to create a sufficient depth to an already entertaining story.
Ok, something about this film really gets me. I like it a LOT and I'm not sure why except that I think it captures my imagination and maybe I identify with the characters a little too much. haha But personally I find it to be an under appreciated fil... (read more) Ok, something about this film really gets me. I like it a LOT and I'm not sure why except that I think it captures my imagination and maybe I identify with the characters a little too much. haha But personally I find it to be an under appreciated film with a truly fascinating story. Its like no one realizes that Jason Schwartzman, Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, and Evan Rachel Wood are all in this movie. People, go out and rent it. Seriously.
Criminally underrated film about the powers and dangers of fame. The film unfortunately decides to sideline some intriguing ideas about sexuality and acting through others (the film's best moment: Pacino singing along to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Nat... (read more) Criminally underrated film about the powers and dangers of fame. The film unfortunately decides to sideline some intriguing ideas about sexuality and acting through others (the film's best moment: Pacino singing along to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman in a trailer outside a massive concert) in favor of a "beware technology/hero worship" message, but it manages to be consistently entertaining and have multiple things going on.
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A witty and sharply written Hollywood satire that is entertaining, if a bit directionless.full review
While Simone has its strengths, perhaps we should have waited for version 2.0.full review
Uses a premise involving fantasy computer technology as a jumping- off point to say some pertinent things about longing and idolatry in the modern age.full review
It's fitfully funny but never really takes off.full review
A ragbag of promising ideas and failed narrative, of good acting and plain old bad filmmaking.full review
Simone, for all its flaws, offers an enjoyable look at the machinations of moviedom and fame.full review
Niccol doesn't just make his point about the death of authenticity in today's Hollywood, he hammers it home until the movie collapses.full review
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