A Scanner Darkly

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder
Director: Richard Linklater
2006 Warner Brothers Independent Films

Set in a future world where America has lost the war on drugs, undercover cop Fred (Keanu Reeves) is one of many agents hooked on the popular drug Substance D, which causes its users to develop split personalities. Fred, for instance, is also Bob, a notorious drug dealer. Along with his superior officers, Fred sets up an elaborate scheme to catch Bob and tear down his operation.

Comment: I saw this film over the weekend. I've been a great fan of independent films and of animations (both Japanese and Western) and seeing the name of Keanu Reeves in the DVD box intrigued me. Whoa! (FYI: Jae told me this word is the only expression Keanu Reeves can say with an expression.) What was the film all about? I have no idea. I didnt finish it. It's either i didn't get it or I was just too tired to watch it. But the animation was superb. The creators actually shot live scenes and embedded animation effects to it. Kewl. But if only...if only i finished it. Aye did finish it but the summary he told me didn't make sense at all. The film should be a great treat to those who have read the book. Maybe i'll finish it some other time. Remember to breathe.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Trivia: Richard Linklater also directed Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004). Nice.

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