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Impostor
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pros: Refreshingly interesting, as opposed to just flashy, look of the future.
cons: Writing. Writing. Writing.
I Think, Therefore I Might Be The Person I Think I Am. 'Impostor'
We all know that apart from a few film-makers that stand out, Hollywood is out of ideas.... See Full Review
pros: Sinise, Stowe, Shalhoub, a little D*ck (Philip K)
cons: not many. The 'add in's' of the secondary plot
Gary Fleders Impostor (2002)
If you want to see a movie that reflects the world and the feeling of the story that inspired it, th... See Full Review
pros: Philip K. Dick's questions about the meaning of being human, and Gary Sinise's answers
cons: The scriptwriter tried to make this into "The Fugitive, 2076" - thank goodness he failed
I don't care what ANYBODY says about this one....
I made the mistake of reading some of the epinions review teasers on this one, and was shocked. I c... See Full Review
pros: Some of the sets looked interesting. The special effects were actually good.
cons: Everything else.
Impostor Tried to Be a Suspenseful Sci-Fi Thriller and Failed
I remember seeing previews for Impostor months ago when I went to see some other movie. I thought it... See Full Review
pros: If you need a sci fi fix...good ending.
cons: Not an original concept...Total Recall comes to mind
jade62
A case of the wrong indentity. Is the lead actor an alien or is he just a human. Its a matter of hi... See Full Review
pros: Bad sci-fi is often worth poking fun at.
cons: Not when it's this boring.
How to take a good idea and demolish it.
Happy New Year! While the new year's dawning is cause for celebration in several places throughout... See Full Review
pros: Nice plot twists, cool chase scene(s), interesting characters and Gary Sinise.
cons: Basically just one long chase scene until climax and poor special effects.
Impostor Review-Read It.
"Impostor" tells the tale of a respected scientist (Gary Sinise) who has developed a special weapon... See Full Review
pros: Good plot twist ending
cons: Predictable, tends to lose your attention
Sci-Fi Action Film Misfires...
Impostor is pretty much a sci-fi misfire. Even though there is plenty of action throughout,... See Full Review
pros: disappointingly, none.
cons: everything is botched or derivative.
Do Reviewers Dream Of Electric Impostors? Yes. Unfortunately, This Film Is A Broken Acoustic Chord
What a pedigree! First off, Philip Dick, on whose story of the same name The Impostor is based is ar... See Full Review
pros: Interesting premise; cool scenes of the future
cons: Too long; "chase" put me to sleep
The Longest Movie
You know the thing about institutional food and how everyone hates it but eats it because it's there... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Directors | Gary Fleder |
| Actors | Madeleine Stowe |
| Stars | Gary Sinese |
| UPC | 786936147087 |
| Running Time | 1hr 42min |
| Available Formats | VHS: Spanish Subtitled |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Spies |
| Release Date | 2001 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD: Exclusive New Cut</item><item name="runtime">1hr 42min</item><item name="company">Buena Vista Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">July 09, 2002</item><item name="rating">PG-13 (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">786936185447</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS: Spanish Subtitled</item><item name="runtime">1hr 42min</item><item name="company">Buena Vista Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">July 09, 2002</item><item name="rating">PG-13 (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">786936193282</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: HiFi, Digital, Stereo</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | David Twohy |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (01/31/2001, p.57-8, Peter Travers): "...The film raises timely questions about warfare and surveillance..." |





