Self/less (2015)

Honestly, I think it’s perfectly fine. Actually, it might even be great 😁

You can't just call it "free" or "for nothing." People have their own opinions, different tastes, different lives... 😁

That’s why we have this forum in the first place 😁

This film absolutely knocks you sideways. You’re constantly left guessing what’s coming next, and it possesses this magnetic quality that just compels you to keep watching, no matter how intense it gets. The ending is a total mind-trip that leaves you sitting there staring at the screen, reeling from a million different questions. I can't recommend it enough! 😁

I feel like I've already run into Reynolds about five times this year. He's everywhere. That said, the movie is decent enough to keep you engaged. The plot feels a bit like déjà vu from films like *The 6th Day* or maybe some Philip K. Dick novel, but it’s handled pretty routinely—not really aiming for anything deeper than a summer trip to the theater with a medium popcorn. It's probably just one of those things you watch once and then move on from!

Brandon Fox2 said:It feels like I’ve already sat through five different Reynolds projects just this year—the man is everywhere! That being said, the movie itself is actually quite fun if you're just looking for something to keep you engaged. The plot gives off this strange sense of déjà vu, almost like something out of *The 6th Day* or one of those Philip K. Dick novels, yet it still feels somewhat formulaic and predictable. It doesn't really pretend to be anything more than a casual summer trip to the theater paired with a medium popcorn. It’s definitely a "watch once and move on" kind of experience, don't you think?

What specifically felt formulaic about it to you?

Jeffrey White7 said:What part of that movie did you think was flawlessly executed?

The movie feels pretty predictable. Not many real surprises there. Just lacks creativity. Kind of strange given who directed it. Like they held back instead of letting their imagination run wild.

What’s the big deal about this director anyway? He’s got a handful of movies under his belt, and the first one even features J-Lo as the lead, but honestly... this is the first time I’ve actually sat down to watch one of his works, and I just don't see the appeal in digging through his back catalog now.

Mark Cruz15 said:Why is this director such a big deal? He has a few movies out, and J-Lo was the lead in his first one. This is the first one I've actually sat down to watch, and honestly, I'm not feeling much pull toward his older stuff.

I liked this one. Visually striking, imaginative, and pretty unique.

His other films aren't really worth the time. Some parts are fine, but they don't hold up as solid movies.



Opening scene:



There's also a fascinating surgery scene, just can't find the clip for it.

And that Cell movie is interesting too, regardless of J-Lo.

It’s neither good nor bad, just sort of there. 🙂It’s fine if you want to watch it, but don't expect anything more than that.

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It’s not a bad flick. The concept itself is actually pretty interesting, and honestly, the execution isn't half bad either. But—and this is a big but—if a top-tier director had been at the helm, they probably could have turned this raw material into an absolute masterpiece... instead, it just feels like wasted potential.