Simone

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Simone

PG-13

Released Aug 23, 2002

1h 57m

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

It goes on a little long, but isn't terrible.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Laura Bushell

BBC.com

While the script starts promisingly, it loses steam towards the middle and never really develops beyond attacking obvious target.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2002

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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

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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

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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

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Tim M

Simone proves thoroughly efficient at providing shrewd sociological commentary, but when it comes to telling a lifelike story, it's nothing but ones and zeros.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

In hindsight these days or more virtual actors in movies than ever before

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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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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