Ewan McGregor doesn't really look like Ethan Hawke, and Scarlett Johanson is certainly not easily mistaken for Uma Thurmond, but between the cinematography, the themes, and the overall prettiness of the cast, the homage is obvious. What may be a little harder to visualize is how stylistically indebted to Gattaca and THX-1138 this film is. I have described the basic set up, and sci-fi fans will probably understand that this film actually sits among Logan's Run, gattaca, THX-1138 and other intelligent dystopian sci films. But then, she wins her ticket to the island. All the while, his platonic relationship with Jordan Two Delta (Johanson) grows. McGregor's Licoln Six Echo and a number of his cohorts are becoming increasingly agitated and curious about their home. Life in an enclosed, sterile environment, with all of their needs taken careof - including neatly arranged and identical uniforms, jobs, and three square can be a great bore, so - once a week or so - the sponsoring corporation gives away a one way ticket to the only place in the outside world which isn't lethal - The Island. Phillips is also particularly memorable as their slightly unhinged pal. Beam is miraculously transformed into his clever, arrogant and suspect character. Ethan Phillips, Djimon Hounsou and Sean Beam all provide excellent support. Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johanson are an attractive couple living in a completely medically regulated community designed to repopulate a world decimated by a mass extinction. This time, Bay welds the action to a solid, if somewhat unoriginal sci fi plot - which blends elements of Logan's Run, THX-1138 and Gattaca. Michael Bay has had his directoral ups and downs, but here in the big budget action realm, the director of the excellent The Rock seems right at home.

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