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AnimationScience FictionThriller3.4
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
July 7, 2006 · Directed by Richard Linklater
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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.
Runtime1h 40m
→Feels like1h 50m
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- Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
- Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
- Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.
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- Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
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Keanu Reeves
Bob Arctor
Robert Downey Jr.
James Barris
Woody Harrelson
Ernie Luckman
Winona Ryder
Donna Hawthorne
Rory Cochrane
Charles Freck
Mitch Baker
Brown Bear Lodge Host
Sean Allen
Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Cliff Haby
Voice from Headquarters (voice)
Steven Chester Prince
Cop
Natasha Valdez
Waitress
Mark Turner
Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Chamblee Ferguson
Medical Deputy #2
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