Directed by Ang Lee.
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Starring Will Smith—in DUAL roles no less!
With all that talent going for it….frankly, I expected more than what turns out to be a pretty routine sci-fi action thriller.
“GEMINI MAN” has Will Smith playing the DIA’s (Defense Intelligence Agency) most valued hit man. A pro-assassin who has terminated more than 70 targets during his proud sniper career with the agency.
But age and especially CONSCIENCE is getting the better of him as he calls it quits and…
Takes up fishing!
Circumstances now have another assassin coming after Smith. A younger type who looks very much like Smith!
A clone of HIMSELF! How can that be?
For the answers you’ll just have to watch the film. No spoilers here.
What I CAN tell you is that the film’s impressive action sequences elevate the routine script and dialogue above the just adequate stage.
Also of interest here is the digitally created de-aging process implemented for Smith’s younger self.
The results are striking.
And director Ang Lee’s use of HFR (High Frame Rate) digital technology in the movie makes certain scenes—especially the high voltage action ones—almost jump out at you. Think of it as the ultimate performance capture process.
Hi-Def in the first degree!
“GEMINI MAN” co-starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen and Benedict Wong grades a: C
