How bad would it hurt to find you best memories are a lie?

Rating: Null/10 (24 October 2009)

I felt very sad for the main character(s) . It was heartbreaking to find that all of his memories were someone else s, and that he has been used as a disposable tool all of his short 3 year life.
I rate this as one of my top ten greatest science fiction movies. It is right up there with Blade Runner and Alien. I loved how the AI was developing feelings of loyalty and did what it could to protect it's charges.
Kevin Spacey does wonders with just his voice, as the voice of the AI. By his nuances, you could see the AI was doing what it could to befriend and support astronauts.
The sound track is fantastic! It in combination with Kevin Spacey, bring to mind American Beauty, another feature that haunts ones consciousness for ages after viewing.
A few small details I would have done differently, perhaps some subtle hints that he was not the first one there, like furniture being worn, or other small personal details left behind by his predecessors.
I really like the juxtaposition of the two slightly different twists on the same personality and how they reacted differently to the initial meeting stress.
Another small detail, but it is implied in several places that the 'astronauts' are wearing out near the end of their 3 year 'contracts', yet the two never discuss this angle.
Leaves a sequel wide open, how-ever, it would be a completely area to explore, like what do you do when you know you have 3 years to live?
The little voice over at the end, makes you wonder if the pro establishment talking heads are similar tools.