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Dark City

Dark City

1998
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
Ratings:
Brad Score: 7.0/10
Internet Score: 7.3/10
Director:
Alex Proyas
Cast:
Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson, Bruce Spence, Colin Friels, John Bluthal, Mitchell Butel
Genres:
Mystery Science Fiction

My notes

First time viewing since the theater.
First time viewing the director's cut.

This was a good, dark, big brain movie that sort of kicked off a late 90's mini-trend of "what if reality isn't real" films (see also The Matrix, The Thirteenth Floor).

Also, not as deep or twisty as I remember (though this was the director's cut and that usually makes plots easier to follow).

Watched July 18, 2025 via UHD — rated 7.0/10
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