not bad, but not amazing

Rating: 5/10 (22 November 2005)

This movie's all right, but it's not amazing. The ideas have been floating around for ages and several movies of similar themes were made (eg The Matrix, and Existenz.) Those two were much better done. There are several large plot holes and times that the plot does not logically follow. However, it does have a slight horror factor, so if you're into that, along with some mediocre philosophy, then this movie's for you. Sutherland gives a very good performance, but does not make the movie great. Overall, the movie's all right, but if you really want to get into the themes of reality, etc, watch the Matrix or Existenz or dozens of other movies of that genre.