Surrogates is a sci-fi film which has the feel of an audience pleasing action-thriller and a touch of thematic quality that propels it too a more satisfactory experience even if it is rather cliché and formulaic.
The premise is intriguing and paints a picture of the future which one could foresee. Humans remain at home and in their place are 'surrogate' robotic creations which the humans have complete control of and who perform all their everyday activities in the outside world. Without going into too much detail the event the film relies on to propel the story is rather unoriginal but a necessary tool to up-the-ante and provide its talking points.
The introduction to Surrogates is good at setting the scene of this future world but it misses a finesse, or a quality, it settles for a more commercialised feel. Indeed this is the precedent that the film sticks too - there are a number of shoot-outs and car chases. Mixed into this we have the concept itself that is of natural interest, which is aided by the reasonable special effects and the highly impressive makeup and technical work.
The two female characters in Surrogates are played by Radha Mitchell and Rosamund Pike two very good actresses who impress, although the film does not stretch their talents. Bruce Willis is at home in this thriller/sci-fi as Tom Greer an FBI agent caught up in the startling revelation. Willis's performance is played in the right spirit and with the necessary intensity to provide Greer with a connection to the audience. The only performer, who seemed out of place was Ving Rhames sporting a rather funny hairstyle, and looking ill-at-ease. This I would also put down to his character 'The Prophet' who is the failure of the film, he screams of stereotypical design.
Surrogates was made to entertain and it does do this well. The story is straightforward enough and has a nice twist, without being too challenging. Surrogate does what it needs to be a satisfactory viewing and although the script is rather Hollywoodesque it has enough of a concept to be that little bit more.
The premise is intriguing and paints a picture of the future which one could foresee. Humans remain at home and in their place are 'surrogate' robotic creations which the humans have complete control of and who perform all their everyday activities in the outside world. Without going into too much detail the event the film relies on to propel the story is rather unoriginal but a necessary tool to up-the-ante and provide its talking points.
The introduction to Surrogates is good at setting the scene of this future world but it misses a finesse, or a quality, it settles for a more commercialised feel. Indeed this is the precedent that the film sticks too - there are a number of shoot-outs and car chases. Mixed into this we have the concept itself that is of natural interest, which is aided by the reasonable special effects and the highly impressive makeup and technical work.
The two female characters in Surrogates are played by Radha Mitchell and Rosamund Pike two very good actresses who impress, although the film does not stretch their talents. Bruce Willis is at home in this thriller/sci-fi as Tom Greer an FBI agent caught up in the startling revelation. Willis's performance is played in the right spirit and with the necessary intensity to provide Greer with a connection to the audience. The only performer, who seemed out of place was Ving Rhames sporting a rather funny hairstyle, and looking ill-at-ease. This I would also put down to his character 'The Prophet' who is the failure of the film, he screams of stereotypical design.
Surrogates was made to entertain and it does do this well. The story is straightforward enough and has a nice twist, without being too challenging. Surrogate does what it needs to be a satisfactory viewing and although the script is rather Hollywoodesque it has enough of a concept to be that little bit more.