In the future there is no privacy or anonymity, our memories are recorded and crime is almost non-existent. But while trying to solve a series of murders, officer Sal stumbles upon a girl with no identity, history, and no recorded memories. Able to protect her anonymity, Sal realizes crime is taking on a new face.
Clive Owen (Sal), Amanda Seyfried (The Girl), Sebastian Pigott (Det. Vardy), Afiya Bennett (Ima), Morgan Allen (Iri), Jonathan Potts (Dominic), Rachel Roberts (Alysa), David Storch (Karl).
Conceptually Anon is quite interesting. In a future where there is no crime because there is no anonymity and memories are recorded, Detective Sal stumbles upon a girl with no identity or past revealing a new type and approach to crime. The remainder of the film is an unraveling of the girl, the murders surrounding her, and how technology will not only help stop crime, but possibly create opportunities for new types of crime. What the film doesn't have is a lot of energy.
Acting was okay with Owen looking like an appropriately depressed and bored cop. Seyfried was good though like Owen, somewhat flat and bland. Pigott was solid, as was the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds all made this one feel like a dark, industrial film. CGI was reasonably well done and required for this one to make sense. Dialogue could have added more depth and explained the story better which might have helped with audience engagement. Sound and soundtrack are dark and industrial just like the film.
Overall Anon is interesting, but only mildly entertaining. The dark industrial look is becoming repetitive in futuristic films and wearing thin. Pairing that with the lack of energy and depressed acting just leaves the film feeling even more moody and plodding. Those who enjoy dark futuristic sci-fi should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of explicit sexuality, plenty of violence, gore, and some foul language, older teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.1.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime Drama, Crime Thriller, Crime, Thrillers, Futuristic
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Clive Owen (Sal), Amanda Seyfried (The Girl), Sebastian Pigott (Det. Vardy), Afiya Bennett (Ima), Morgan Allen (Iri), Jonathan Potts (Dominic), Rachel Roberts (Alysa), David Storch (Karl).
Conceptually Anon is quite interesting. In a future where there is no crime because there is no anonymity and memories are recorded, Detective Sal stumbles upon a girl with no identity or past revealing a new type and approach to crime. The remainder of the film is an unraveling of the girl, the murders surrounding her, and how technology will not only help stop crime, but possibly create opportunities for new types of crime. What the film doesn't have is a lot of energy.
Acting was okay with Owen looking like an appropriately depressed and bored cop. Seyfried was good though like Owen, somewhat flat and bland. Pigott was solid, as was the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds all made this one feel like a dark, industrial film. CGI was reasonably well done and required for this one to make sense. Dialogue could have added more depth and explained the story better which might have helped with audience engagement. Sound and soundtrack are dark and industrial just like the film.
Overall Anon is interesting, but only mildly entertaining. The dark industrial look is becoming repetitive in futuristic films and wearing thin. Pairing that with the lack of energy and depressed acting just leaves the film feeling even more moody and plodding. Those who enjoy dark futuristic sci-fi should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of explicit sexuality, plenty of violence, gore, and some foul language, older teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.1.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime Drama, Crime Thriller, Crime, Thrillers, Futuristic
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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