You're gonna be bothered by how cool I am.

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I confess that my main reason for wanting to see this was the fact that it bore such close similarities to Parts: The Clonus Horror - one of my favorite episodes of one of my all-time favorite television shows, Mystery Science Theater 3000. The basic premise of "Parts" is that a young man discovers that he is, in fact, a clone, and that he (along with everyone he knows) has been created for the sole purpose of organ replacement. It was a great idea, actually, and might have been an effective film if it hadn't been so horribly executed in every aspect. Bad writing, bad directing, and bad acting will kill a good idea every time, and "Parts" was no exception.

I expected little better from The Island, except that I knew at least a few of the actors would do their best to make something of their roles. I've never been an admirer of Michael Bay, but I've also never subscribed to the philosophy that every movie has to be the height of artistry and cultural import. Seriously, sometimes you just want to have a good time and not have to think about a movie, you know? The Island works pretty well in that capacity.

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Crossposted to blog

I confess that my main reason for wanting to see this was the fact that it bore such close similarities to Parts: The Clonus Horror - one of my favorite episodes of one of my all-time favorite television shows, Mystery Science Theater 3000. The basic premise of "Parts" is that a young man discovers that he is, in fact, a clone, and that he (along with everyone he knows) has been created for the sole purpose of organ replacement. It was a great idea, actually, and might have been an effective film if it hadn't been so horribly executed in every aspect. Bad writing, bad directing, and bad acting will kill a good idea every time, and "Parts" was no exception.

I expected little better from The Island, except that I knew at least a few of the actors would do their best to make something of their roles. I've never been an admirer of Michael Bay, but I've also never subscribed to the philosophy that every movie has to be the height of artistry and cultural import. Seriously, sometimes you just want to have a good time and not have to think about a movie, you know? The Island works pretty well in that capacity.

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