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Derek B. from LINDSBORG, KS
Reviewed on 12/31/2010...

I hate to admit that I actually have a Michael Bay guilty pleasure but I do. This movies running time is a little long but this is only because the movie actually takes the time to develop the story and characters. Wait what! character development what's that? It's actually refreshing to see a movie that took the time to make you care about the characters. The acting was also very strong. You do have to love Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor was incredible and you never go wrong with Steve Buscemi in anything. The only complaint was that during the action scenes the camera work was kinda crazy. Over all a great flick and well worth the watch.

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Liz F. (monkeygirl) from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Reviewed on 7/25/2010...

This is a fun action flick! Great effects, good plot. Loved Ewan McGregor!

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Jean W. from JORDANVILLE, NY
Reviewed on 5/31/2010...

Not the best movie of it's kind (Clonus, which has the same basic story line was better), but a good watch

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Sarah F. (keanupattinson) from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Reviewed on 9/16/2009...

I really enjoyed this movie. The special effects were great and the storyline really wasn't bad. Good movie.

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Sara C.
Reviewed on 12/7/2008...

The Island stars Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor who live in a compound of sorts where everyone is waiting to be chosen via a lottery system to have the opportunity to go to the island where Utopia is promised. However, things are not as they seem and they are soon on the run for their lives.

This is a movie that has Michael Bay written all over it. It is film made purely for entertainment with big explosions and a larger than life plot. It does not even attempt to be an award winning movie but it works. I might have lost a few brain cells while watching this film but it was fun in the process. If you are looking for an entertaining popcorn flick then give this one a shot.

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Jason C. (JJC) from NEWARK, NJ
Reviewed on 12/14/2007...

Do not believe any of the critics and do not be misguided because it's a Michael Bay flick, "The Island" is a very good movie; action-packed, well crafted and good sci-fi.

It's 2019, the population is very small and it seems to be confined into a large facility controlled by scientist Dr. Merrick (Sean Bean). Apparently, the Earth has been contaminated and those who live in this confined, Utopian society are considered fortunate. Everyone except the guards and doctors wear the same clothing, their diets are controlled, their knowledge in minimal and sexual attraction is prohibited. But there is chance for a fresh start. Twice a day there is a lottery, where a selected person wins a trip to The Island, a contaminated-free paradise where a new life can be created and the environment can be repopulated.

Lincoln Six Echo (Ewan McGregor, hot off of "Episode III") is curious. He wants to know why society is the way it is. Why is everyday is planned out for him. Why is he being controlled. He also suspects that something wrong is amidst. He tells all this information to Dr. Merrick who finds this behavior very interesting and unfortunate. Of course, things get a little deeper when Lincoln's best friend, Jordan Two Delta (the ever so beautiful Scarlett Johansson), has been selected to go to The Island. After some investigation, Lincoln discovers that there is no Island, only certain death. All who have been picked in the lottery, seem to face some sort of medical treatment followed by death. Lincoln locates Jordan and tells her what he's discovered and after a successful escape from the facility, both 'fugitives' find out that there's nothing wrong with the outside world, and find themselves in the middle an Arizona desert.

Merrick then calls Albert Laurent (Djimon Hounsou), a special enforcement agent, to track down our two heroes. With the help of McCord (Steve Buscemi), an employee of the facility, Lincoln and Jordan realize that they are, as well as the whole society at the facility, clones, created by Dr. Merrick with the intention of adding an additional lifetime to the average human being. When an organ, tissue or such ages or no longer functions on the human body, a replacement is taken from their 'ordered' clone. The clone is then terminated after the operation, but Merrick manipulates the clones to think that they are going to a paradise called The Island. But the clones are people too, with human feelings and emotion, and Lincoln wants to put an end to Merrick's operation. McCord helps Lincoln and Jordan get to Los Angeles, to search for their sponsors (the original hosts), or any means of help. But Laurent's posse is hot on their tail...and the action commences.

"The Island" is an action-packed thrill ride. It's no doubt that Michael Bay is a great action- director, but he tried too hard to become the next James Cameron with "Armageddon" & "Pearl Harbor," and the "Bad Boys" films are just terrible. This is the Michael Bay that gave us "The Rock," this is Bay's redemption.

Reminiscent of "Logan's Run" and "THX-1138," "The Island" has a solid sci-fi story, with solid action and visuals to back it up.

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