The Island
Director: Michael Bay
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou
PlotIn the mid-21st century, a highly controlled utopian facility is home to human inhabitants who believe the outside world has become too contaminated for life, save for one uncontaminated place known as "The Island." Residents of the facility lead a structured life under constant surveillance, their only hope of leaving this life is by being chosen to go to "The Island," said to be the last uncontaminated place on Earth. Among the inhabitants are Lincoln Six Echo and Jordan Two Delta, who begin to question the nature of their existence within the confines of the facility. Lincoln's curiosity drives him to discover disturbing truths about their purpose and the reality of "The Island."
As Lincoln uncovers more about the facility's sinister functions, he and Jordan find themselves on the run, desperate to escape the confines of their artificial world. Their quest for freedom leads them to confront the truths about their own origins and the very nature of human existence. Outside the facility, they are pursued by a team of professional operatives tasked with retrieving them, forcing Lincoln and Jordan to navigate a world they have never known. As they uncover the dark secrets of their origins, they must fight for their survival and the future of all those trapped within the facility.
Writers: Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Release Date: 22 Jul 2005
Runtime: 136 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'The Island' Blu-ray release is a top-notch Michael Bay film, boasting near-demo worthy video and audio, integrating story and action seamlessly.
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The Island dazzles visually with unique action, despite script flaws and Blu-ray limitations.
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