Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi ...( see more  see more... ) , Ethan Phillips , Shawnee Smith , Michael Clarke Duncan

Lincoln Six-Echo (McGregor) is a resident of a seemingly utopian but contained facility in the mid-21st century. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to ...( read more  read more... )be chosen to go to the "The Island," reportedly the last uncontaminated spot on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie. He and all of the other inhabitants of the facility are actually human clones whose only purpose is to provide "spare parts" for their original human counterparts. Realizing it is only a matter of time before he is "harvested," Lincoln makes a daring escape with a fellow resident named Jordan Two-Delta (Johansson). Pursued by the forces of the institute that once housed them, Lincoln and Jordan engage in a race for their lives to literally meet their makers.

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Directed by: Michael Bay

Release Date: July 22, 2005

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DVD Release Date: December 13, 2005

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  • February 5, 2010
    Sci-Fiction Thriller Turned Action Flick. Fascinating story with interesting concepts. Should have focused more on the philosophical implications rather than action. Could have been a good sci-fiction thriller yet ends up being a pure Hollywood action flick.
  • February 2, 2010
    I can't believe it took me so long to see this! Almost 5 years! Not too much to say that won't spoil it, but this was a very good movie.
  • January 8, 2010
    I really enjoyed this movie. It was a fun ride with all the action sequences and it really kept my attention. It makes you think...
  • November 6, 2009
    maginificant action sequences/special effects with great drama and a little light comedy to boot! another michael bay blockbuster success
  • September 28, 2009
    Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou and Steve Buscemi. How did this film go so wrong? Michael Bay, that?s what! Watch Logan's Run instead or THX 1138 or the news or read a book, have a bath?
  • February 9, 2010
    A mix of Matrix and LOST -__-
  • February 7, 2010
    " Jordan, there *is* no Island. " - Lincoln 6-Echo

    Super fast paced, caught myself holding my breath a few times. This one takes the whole "a.i." theme to the next level. When it shows the room full of adult fetuses (feti*?) I couldn't help think of The Matrix, but the premise o...( read more)f this clone movie is much more humanistic, as in this is most likely an aspect of cloning we will have to address when we get to it. "Just because people wanna eat the burger doesn't mean they want to meet the cow." What the antagonist, Merrick (played by Sean Bean), never expected was that his multi-billion dollar company meant to farm clones that would produce exact DNA organ matches for it's clients, would soon be filled with very inquisitive creatures with souls, wandering where they really came from. Afterall, how do you sit someone down and tell them their not entirely genuine. Was glad to see Shawnee Smith in this one also. Ewan, Scarlett, and Buscemi, of course, made this one top notch. Michael Clarke and Djimon made it interesting too... great cast. Must See!
  • February 7, 2010
    Michael Bay has made several films that I dislike a lot. But once in a while he proves that he is capable of making something worth watching. The Island is his majorly overlooked film which is his best since The Rock.
  • February 2, 2010
    Nice movie. Very interesting story.
  • January 27, 2010
    pertama liat di trans tv, kirain film apaan.. pas diikutn, ternyata seru abiss..
    2 orang cloning berjuang untuk bebas dari perusahaan cloningnya.. manusia cloning juga punya hak untuk hidup bebas.. menyentuh.. you must see

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  • Trakx
    August 12, 2008
    Everyone! I'm going to the island! I don't believe it! I'm the luckiest guy in the world right now!
  • Alyyeta
    July 22, 2008
    This is definitely one of the best movies i've seen!!! Its a gr8 action/romance movie!!!
  • perfectgentlemn
    July 20, 2008
    Very Original, A sleeper hit if you ask me. Great Action, Cool Concept. ;-)
  • kewlaldo
    February 26, 2008
    this movie is really cool. though it makes me wonder if clones have souls.
  • pavacri23
    February 23, 2008
    is a weird movie but is very interesting too. if you like science/action/fiction watch it
  • movieaddict15
    January 17, 2008
    wow this movie is awesome!!!an spectacular and mind blowing action!!its no wonder why its another blockbuster film of michael bay!!!a very good story actually this was given an award by the catholic media of the philippines..its definitely "two thumbs up"
  • terrahertz
    January 7, 2008
    you are going to be bored in the begining because of the utopian enviroment but you will see that the director wanted you to be bored :) 5 stars
  • terris85017
    September 18, 2007
    6 STARS!! INNOVATIVE, BEAUTIFUL, ARTFUL, WITH HUMOR & FEELING....Go Ewan McGregor!! WOW! What a ride!! Innocent clones EWAN MCGREGOR, STEVE BUSCEMI IS TREMENDOUS IN THIS! (PERHAPS MY FAVORITE CHARACTER) SEAN BEAN (Yes Sean Bean!), DIJOUN HOUNSOU (the Afrikan tracker), SCARLET JOHANNSEN [playing the lead, the clone of a top not surprisingly beautifup model] ...OTHER GREAT SUPPORTINGACTORS!! (recognize DEX?) CLONES...THIS IS A STORY (an imaginative story)...of what COULD happen....with the plot of profit over morality in the "business" of the clone industry!! MUST SEE!!! Favorite quotations? "I would like it in blue, please!" AND "Clones don't wear those.."
  • ewanFANatik
    July 10, 2007
    woa, that movie is tight! check it out...if ya like action movies...i do =D amd ewan mcgregor...OMG! he's so sexy!
  • Codeblue14
    July 4, 2007
    Awesome film!

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  • Original HG Wells horror story of a deranged scientist who uses his remote island as a base for experiments in creating half human/half animal creatures. With Burt Lancaster?  Answer »
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