Never has one writer had such a powerful influence on the movies, and one that keeps on going and going. And this influence has been fabulous for those of us who adore the genre or science fiction, and who find the spate of low budget, rather simple sci-fi films of the past year or two a thrill like no other. We live in a scary world, and with the future so uncertain and strange in real life, what better way to celebrate than to watch a movie exactly like this. Fear has no better brother than the imaginative mind, and this movie looks this emotion squarely in the face. Essentially a futuristic version of Bonnie and Clyde, Amanda and Justin are a sexy, sultry couple, on the run and on the make in a world where everyone can be seconds away from their demise and wear time has replaced money in a race for survival. This is not only a clever conceit but a modern world truism. And it leads to an element of surprise and drama that is shocking in its simplicity and depth. On top of all this, Justin is now a very charismatic star ala early Sean Penn, and has a chance to show his muscular acting style in a major role for the very first time. Amanda is the perfect sexy,and at the same time robotic foil,as well. This movie also has a fabulous use of LA as a futuristic world, almost as good as in Blade Runner. And let's hear it for a deep and perfect secondary cast that is so good in ever way (who is Johnny Galecki-wow!!). So see this soon, because it is like a hot butterscotch sundae on a Saturday afternoon. Or better, like seeing a new Dick novel appear in the paperback book store of your dreams.
