Replicas
Director: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Alice Eve, Thomas Middleditch
PlotWill Foster, a neuroscientist, is on the brink of successfully transferring human consciousness into a synthetic body. His research holds the promise of eliminating death, but progress is slow and the ethical implications are highly controversial. Tragedy strikes when Will’s wife and children die in a car accident. Devastated by the loss, he becomes desperate and decides to use his research to bring them back. With the help of his colleague Ed, Will clones new bodies for his family and attempts to transfer their consciousnesses into these clones. Despite several issues, including limited resources and a tight timeline, he manages to make some progress.
As Will's actions catch the attention of his employers and other interested parties, he faces mounting pressure, both from his superiors who have their own agendas and from the emotional toll of keeping such a monumental secret. The ethical and practical dilemmas intensify, forcing Will to confront the consequences of playing god. Each step taken to preserve his family brings unpredictable complications, and as he juggles these along with personal and professional obligations, the lines between right and wrong blur even further. The escalating conflict leads to a series of revelations that challenge Will’s understanding of identity, humanity, and what it means to truly live.
Writers: Chad St. John, Stephen Hamel
Release Date: 11 Jan 2019
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, United Kingdom, China, Puerto Rico
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Replicas, despite disjointed storytelling and derivative action, offers excellent A/V quality and is a decent rental for Keanu Reeves fans and sci-fi enthusiasts.
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