Underrated Sci Fi Classic

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2013)

This is one of the great movies of the 90's. It was under-seen on release and has been over- looked ever since. I think it belongs with Blade Runner and 12 Monkees to name a couple of others in a similar vein. I can only guess it was the casting of Rufus Sewell - a then unknown Aussie actor - in the lead role. On the contrary, he is rock solid and owns the role of the confused yet curious protagonist who looks to recovery his memory while trying to solve the murders of which he has been accused. All the while being tracked by the Strangers - a collective of strange "men" that are able to transform the physical world they inhabit. The supporting cast is amazing. WIlliam Hurt, Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland and Melissa George among them and all own their roles with aplomb. The set decoration is incredible and still looks stunning on viewing 15 years later. If you haven't seen this, I highly recommend it - especially stunning on Blue Ray.