The I Inside (2004)

33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
46% of users liked it
(5,838 ratings)

A man (Simon) awakens in a hospital not recalling the last two years as he begins to find out things from his past he discovers his ability to move from the year 2002 to the year 2000. By doing this he meets a link between the two time periods.

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Roland Suso Richter
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jan 15, 2005 Wide
On DVD: Mar 1, 2005
Studio: Dimension Films

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a talky, hopelessly convoluted would-be thriller that isn't even a little bit involving.
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
In a tight 87 minutes, all the pieces in the obtuse puzzle finally find their way together
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Revela-se decepcionante, limitando-se a reciclar aspectos empregados de forma mais inteligente em obras similares.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...the question is whether the story itself would be of any interest if it were told as a traditional narrative. The answer here is no.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
The I Inside is a well-produced little thriller that relies almost entirely on its storytelling angle to survive and then lets us down at the finish.
David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
It's a nice, low expectations thriller that works.

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Cynthia S

What happened to Ryan's career? Another movie where the main character was really dead the whole time? maybe? maybe not? ugh...my head hurts.
Lady D

My predicted rating: 3.5 stars The time travel in this film was merely between two points in time and with an added plot of memory loss this became a story revealed between the two points in time. A bit of a mind bending film with a sudden ending which left me feeling disappointed… More
My predicted rating: 3.5 stars The time travel in this film was merely between two points in time and with an added plot of memory loss this became a story revealed between the two points in time. A bit of a mind bending film with a sudden ending which left me feeling disappointed after anticipating a big twist.
Thomas J

Unnecessarily complicated to hide a simple twist. I guess Mr. Phillippe owed someone a favor since this movie came after his great performance in Crash! He is a decent actor with poor management and representation!
Ginny

"A man awakens in a hospital not recalling the last two years as he begins to find out things from his past he discovers his ability to move from the year 2002 to the year 2000. By doing this he meets a link between the two time periods." -- The original butterfly effect?
Arash X

Yes, When it's done, it's done. There is no chance to change the past. I think this movie's borrowed from movies like Jacob's Ladder
Martin B

I've never liked the idea of test screening movies. The changes they make just end up neutering a movie and making it "safe" for the general masses. But if ever a movie SHOULD have gone through that and gotten feedback to prompt a rewrite and alternate ending, I wish… More
I've never liked the idea of test screening movies. The changes they make just end up neutering a movie and making it "safe" for the general masses. But if ever a movie SHOULD have gone through that and gotten feedback to prompt a rewrite and alternate ending, I wish this one had. The first half of this movie is <i>spectacular</i>. It's atmospheric, tense, and confusing (in a good way). It kept you guessing the whole way. Much like Memento, it's an intelligent film that makes you watch closely and think. The story could have gone a number of directions. ...but the last half, it all falls apart. They start changing the "rules", the suspense gives way to straight storytelling, and the ending goes a completely different direction than it could have, and SHOULD have. It's not just that I didn't like the ending or that it didn't match my predictions. The problem is the truth is still unclear and viewers are left confused. Too much is left unexplained. As it is, the film is wasted potential. A good story and a good movie, but one that could have been so much better with a different ending.
Rose G

Simon (Ryan Philippe) wakes up in a hospital and finds out he has lost two years of his memory. But the surprises had just begun. A woman who seems to know a secret about him introduces herself as his wife. Another tells him that he is in love with her instead. His brother died of an… More
Simon (Ryan Philippe) wakes up in a hospital and finds out he has lost two years of his memory. But the surprises had just begun. A woman who seems to know a secret about him introduces herself as his wife. Another tells him that he is in love with her instead. His brother died of an accident but somehow he feels that he is more connected to it than he may have wanted. Worst of all, after being drugged by a masked hospital staff, he finds himself two years away from where was supposed to be. This movie reminds me a lot of the Butterfly Effect, except that this one is less exciting.
Lauren D

It has a low-ish rating due to the fact I was pretty bored throughout. The acting was really bad, aside from Stephen Rea who just totally owns in anything. Anyway, the idea was interesting and was the reason I watched it, but it seemed to drag on too much. I do have to admit that I… More
It has a low-ish rating due to the fact I was pretty bored throughout. The acting was really bad, aside from Stephen Rea who just totally owns in anything. Anyway, the idea was interesting and was the reason I watched it, but it seemed to drag on too much. I do have to admit that I had watched the first five minutes before accidentally reading the ending, but I had already guessed it (pretty much) anyway. So I might've liked it more had I not read that first. I did like, though the editing, and the cuts between 2000 and 2002, they were pretty awesome.
Barry L

Brilliant film and superb writting. Very tense.
Jay R

interesting for sure, had elements of The Jacket and Memento in it... pretty well done with a very good ending... i liked it...