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A Scanner Darkly

2006

Richard Linklater

Animation, Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder ...

6.6

17,386

Animation. Sci-Fi. Fantasy. Drama. Thriller "A Scanner Darkly" is set in suburban Orange County, California in a future where America has lost the war on drugs. When one reluctant undercover cop (Reeves) is ordered to start spying on his friends, he is launched on a paranoid journey into the absurd, where identities and loyalties are impossible to decode. It is a cautionary tale of drug use based on the novel by Philip K. Dick and his own experiences. "A Scanner Darkly" stars ... [+]

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Paul Arendt BBC	"Linklater's predilection for long takes and improvisation can transform Keanu's nightmare into a bit of a trudge. Still, it's never less than incredibly beautiful to watch"	POS
United States	Peter Hartlaub SFGATE	"The visual style and lethargic pace can be frustrating -- at least if you're sober -- but the animated tragedy is still a succes"	POS
United States	James Berardinelli ReelViews	"A Scanner Darkly is always interesting, but it's not always involving, and it's even less often entertaining."	NEU
United Kingdom	Kim Newman Empire	"For Dick fans, this is pure, uncut, grade-A dope. For others, it’s a series of dizzying moments with an overall downer effect. Still, its intelligence makes it near-essential viewing (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Claudia Puig USA Today	"A visually riveting mind-bender inspired"	POS
United States	Lou Lumenick New York Post	"A Scanner Darkly doesn't quite live up to the promise of its opening sequence, but it's still an audacious offering during a season of brain-dead blockbusters."	NEU
United States	Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune	"It's one of the most faithful movie adaptations of any Dick story to date"	POS

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