Anyone who considers themselves a serious film buff or an intellectual should understand that the number one purpose of science fiction is to entertain. If it also happens to be insightful or enlightening then that is a pleasant bonus. Inevitably, science fiction asks you to suspend your disbelief at one point or another. Again, this is not designed to be judged by Oscar worthy standards or as a universally appreciated form of high art. They make films in other genres where you can sate your longing for poignant, factual, emotionally charged or challenging material which, admittedly, can sometimes cover very heavy subject matter. There are certainly times when those types of movies serve as perfect fare. However, the values and themes of these films are often heightened and accentuated by the contrast of a more accessible, much cooler, less pretentious movie imbued with good FX, lots of action, big explosions and a lead performance that is obviously charismatic if not overly compelling. The 6th day has all these attributes and is also a lot of fun to boot. Check it out today.
Review of The 6th Day
