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Simone

PG-13 Released Aug 23, 2002 1h 57m Comedy Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi List
50% Tomatometer 161 Reviews 36% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
A contemporary satire on Hollywood, "Simone" is the story of disillusioned producer Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino), who creates the first totally believable synthetic actress, Simone. However, swept up by her instant success, including a major singing career, the producer cannot bear to admit his fraud to the world or himself.
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The satire in S1m0ne lacks bite, and the plot isn't believable enough to feel relevant.

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Bill Stamets Chicago Reader Simone joins numerous other movies in satirizing the dream factory, but it dares not tell us suckers how we fit into the big picture. Rated: 3/4 Jun 23, 2022 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media It goes on a little long, but isn't terrible. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 20 years ago, the premise of "Simone" seemed far-fetched but with the advancements in computer technology, it could prove to be the harbinger of things to come. It might be time for petulant on-camera talent to realize that everyone can be replaced. Rated: 4/5 Oct 24, 2021 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Simone has virtually no satiric edge. Given the present degraded state of the film industry, its subject matter, this is nearly a provocation. Feb 16, 2021 Full Review Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Unfortunately, the moviemaker seems to have lost himself among the countless counterfeits of Hollywood. Feb 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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sizwe n how this is not one of the greatest movies ever made amazes me, this movie predicted the future and we are now all living in it, simply amazing, i wish there were more movies like this, but unfortunately that art form has died. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/22 Full Review Shioka O The plot is kinda silly, but seeing now in 2022 this is funny because it's happening. Another Hollywood satire. I think this was ahead of time. A rare comedic leading role played by Al Pacino. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/22 Full Review Max S This Movie isn't great, but I still liked it. The idea of the story is really interesting and way the characters act towards to fake Simone is really funny. But the Movie was a few problems like the cliche Dialouge and the side plots stupid. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/22 Full Review robert p A nice experimental woman created by Al Pacino called Simone is an okay movie but not something I would write home about!!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member For me it's one of my favorite movie as it really left a big impact for me, I really like this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review steve d Clever well made and probably the direction we are headed in a few years. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A contemporary satire on Hollywood, "Simone" is the story of disillusioned producer Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino), who creates the first totally believable synthetic actress, Simone. However, swept up by her instant success, including a major singing career, the producer cannot bear to admit his fraud to the world or himself.
Director
Andrew Niccol
Producer
Andrew Niccol
Screenwriter
Andrew Niccol
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Niccol Films, Jersey Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sensuality)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.7M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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