Paycheck (2003)
LOW LEVEL VIOLENCE
| Director: | John Woo |
| Actors: | Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Michael C. Hall, Colm Feore, Joe Morton, Paul Giamatti, Aaron Eckhart, Peter Friedman, Ivana Milicevic, Kathryn Morris |
Adapted from a mind-bending sci-fi thriller by Philip K. Dick, the slick and riveting PAYCHECK is directed by John Woo (THE KILLER, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II)--the king of artful gunfighting flicks--who shows off his agility here with flat-out, white-knuckle cinematic entertainment. Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a high-paid engineer who works on hush-hush computer inventions and technology for shady companies. Later, his memory is wiped clean, so he has no recollection of his work. His so-called friend Rethrick (Aaron Eckhardt, the master of smarmy mean-spiritedness, as in IN THE COMPANY OF MEN) offers him enough money to retire by working on a project at Rethrick's company, Allcom. When Jennings emerges three years later, sans memory, he tries to collect his paycheck. At the bank, he's handed a manila envelope filled with cryptic items he doesn't recognize, and told he voluntarily forfeited his entire paycheck. He also has a stunning girlfriend named Dr. Rachel Porter (Uma Thurman) who is likewise ensnared in the conspiracy. Jennings must somehow piece together the clues he left for himself, and find out why everyone is out to kill him.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 119mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 Enhanced |
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Member Reviews (89)
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billber
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not to bad
Deb R
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Okay movie, worth the watch
John R.
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Action, mystery and a bit of romance rolled together. An entertaining movie with a touch of Momento, sci-fi and typical Affleck action.
Lynne H.
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enjoyed the movie, would recommend
Matthew J.
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Top movie, well thought out and well delivered.
Linda R.
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geoff
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As a dedicated Si Fi fan, a movie based on a Philip (the maching wont let me use his name) K D... story was a draw card. They did a good job with it, what would you give up three years of your life for - money? love? Some of the action sequences at the end were a bit over the top but a good watch and fun to boot. Trying to work out the puzzle was a mind bender.
Jason D.
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I really enjoyed the complexity of the plot, and although some parts were a little predictable it was still very enjoyable. You rack your brain trying to solve the puzzles with the clues and I really became involved as a viewer.
Sara M.
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Anna K.
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A bit out there for me. Too unrealistic.
Paul G.
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Action movie that involved a little thinking, I enjoyed it and thought it was worth a look.
Graham A.
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Rosslyn R.
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Full of suspense. Great storyline with many twists and turns
Nina P.
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The special effects were very good and the story was gripping until the end which was weak.
Michael O.
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I didn't expect too much from this movie because the reviews that I had heard were less than flattering. Hence I was surprised to find that I enjoyed it a lot. It has a clever plot line which has you guessing for the majority of the movie and Ben Affleck seemed to actually be acting in this movie. The inclusion of Uma Thurman helps to no end as she is very easy on the eye. All in all I was quite impressed with the whole movie and would definitely watch it again.
Richard B.
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Excellent entertainment.
Sylvia L.
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Lucas T.
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I like sci fi but this was just ordinary. Afflek needs to take a break as a leading man, get some roles worth playing.
Scott G.
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Not bad. Contains a smidge of "Momento" but not as well directed, formulated or acted. The action scenes are up to Woo's usual standard, but this is not enough to make it a great action thriller.
Peter De Jager
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Jeff
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I enjoyed it, but not as good as some other movies from Phillip K Dick. Better ones are 'Blade Runner' and 'Total Recall'. All I can think is someone involved in this movie missed PKD's point.
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Karina Randall
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This movie has a fantastic storyline. I would love to have rated it higher, but John Woo had to insert mindless, unnecessary chase and fight scenes. Otherwise, highly recommended.
ACM
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Quite enjoyable.
mja
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Excellent movie with enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seats right till the end
Anthony Gavin
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3 Star+ (not quite 4)
Marina Cid
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Chris D
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Pretty decent John Woo action flick, interesting plot twists, but Ben Affleck is no Oscar winner
Shane Mitchell
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A fantastic movie, very entertaining
4th
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Through the eyes of 'The Woo' a story that keeps you interested enough, watch the deleted scenes then get back to me about the guy who picks up the watch.
Sahni Leila
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I thought this movie was awesome. Not what I expected but was enthralled all the way so where my flatmates. Lots of action but a strong story line too. Watch it!
Andrew Nicholls
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Good story & plenty of action to keep you guessing till the end.
Colin Rielly
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Peter Adams
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Jane Hadley
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Olivia
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Original and action packed.
Anthony Stanguts
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Good twists, good plot, and if you were a fan of the film Memento, you will be a fan if this movie.
Michelle Jupp
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Loved the new concept of 'working backwards'. New script ideas kept us watching for use of the 'next item used'. Who can remember all 20 items ???
Jennifer Lever
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Richard Murphy
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Implausible; poor script gives actors to work with - one of the worst movies I have watched this year - I stuck with it to the end in the hope it would improve - it didn't!
Gary Chin
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Standard action flick that was a bit too predictable. Minority Report had a more interesting vision of one of Philip Dick's stories. John Woo needs to try some new stuff and stop relying on the "mexican stand-off" and "slow motion doves". Fine movie if you want some no-brainer sci-fi.
Joanne Rogers
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Ryan
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Like Minority report, great concept with a twist
Bob Jones
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This was a little slow to start off with but picked up nicely.Had a little of everything in it.
My nd and I both enjoyed it which is rare indeed.
Henry Tam
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ToonTown
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Somewhere between Minority Report and Total Recall. Keeps you guessing, a good paced triller worth watching
Wayne Wetkin
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Faith Evangelista
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Looks like we're headed in that direction, what with modern science discovering something new everyday.
Matt Moran
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Pina Slaminka
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Amy
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Richard Ang
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Quite a refreshing story line if you don't mind minor flaws.
How Chin
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Jennifer Gibson
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A real thinker that you must watch from start to finish.
Abdul Jabbar
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Worth watching.
Sandy Stewart
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Kitty Hoh
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Kelly Merchant
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This movie is not too bad, there is nothing new in the plot but it keeps you watching
Trish Hyndman
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Elizabeth Mahon
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A few too many explosions, but not a bad mindless action movie
Madlen Yessayan
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F Serpo
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Bit thin on plot, but nevertheless with some interesting twists which keep you watching.
Sharon Hor
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Raymond Webb
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I liked this Movie, as I am in to computers, and it had you guessing what was the outcome, so I thorughly enjoyd it.
John Chu
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The usual flashes of action and chases are here. Ala the John Woo trademark. But what I was pleasantly surprised to find, is the interesting premise of the film. The flipside of knowing too much I guess. Great stuff...
Rebecca Atkins
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Luisa Emilii
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Reminded me of Minority Report for some reason, but i though this was very good. Good plot, good acting. Actually kept me interested.
James Teague
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The plot was a little obvious, but it was still good for filling in a couple of hours.