Simone (2002 film)

S1m0ne ( as a shortcut by Simone and 0/ 1 where Simone is an abbreviation for Simulation One) is a feature film from the year 2002. Directed by Andrew Niccol, who also wrote the screenplay and was involved as a producer.

Action

Because let him the main character of his new movie sit, director Viktor Taransky needs to find an actress who can replace them perfectly. The solution to his problem is called Simone. This is beautiful, talented, and thus almost perfectly. There's one catch, however: Simone does not exist, it was created in the computer. Consequently, Viktor has his hands full soon, to hide the truth about his star in front of the press. When Simone also begins to sing and become a megastar, but this is becoming increasingly difficult.

When Victor Simone makes it disappear, he is accused of murdering her. To relieve him, let his ex-wife and his daughter Simone " resurrected ". He is released and in a joint interview cancel Victor and Simone to found a family. Simone also wants to turn to politics.

Criticism

The reviews for the film were mixed and not nearly as exuberant as in Niccol's predecessor The Truman Show. Although the basic idea of ​​the implementation so was praised, but sometimes perceived as " illogical " or " banal ":

" S1m0ne belongs to that type of films, in which one wonders whether the American audience understand the numerous swipes at all - I had the impression that the socially critical part was not perceived. "

"How stupid is humanity? How stupid and hollow may be the mass? Answers these questions, Simone ' frightening honest. The story is indeed a gross exaggeration, but the background of the story could not be real. "

Awards

From the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Rachel Roberts was nominated for best supporting actress for a Saturn Award.

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