Review: Code 46

[coalescent]

Somewhere, out there, is a world in which science fiction cinema is not defined by special effects. Where a science fiction film is more than just an excuse for pretty CGI and theatre-shaking explosions. Every now and then, a film falls through the cracks in that world and arrives in ours, a film like Solaris or The Truman Show; a film that,

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[alexmc]

Can I copy this for DiverseDVD.com (or would you prefer simply a link to this entry?)

[coalescent]

Either is fine by me. I could go and submit it myself if that would be easier?

[alexmc]

Yes that would be easier - nice man.

[scribeoflight]

Boyce is, intriguingly, the guy behind Millions.

And Winterbottom has an interesting CV:
# Code 46 (2003)

# With or Without You (1999)
[...]
# Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)
[...]
# Jude (1996)
[...]
# "Cracker" (1993) TV Series (episode "The Mad Woman in the Attic (1993")
[...]
# "Time Riders" (1991) TV Series
[...]
# "Boon" (1986) TV Series
I wonder why Code 46 flew so far under the radar of the mainstream press... Any ideas? (Unless it didn't, and I just managed to completely miss the reviews.)

[coalescent]

I wonder why Code 46 flew so far under the radar of the mainstream press

The latest issue of SFX lists the general release date as September 17th, so I guess we'll have to wait until then to see what sort of coverage it gets.

Also, you missed 24 Hour Party People off Winterbottom's CV!

[scribeoflight]

IMDb has it as 2003...

I've never been interested enough to learn more about 24HPP... Is it any good?

[coalescent]

Hmm. Not 2003 for a UK release, though, surely? But, damn. That probably makes it ineligible for the Hugos. :-/

I've never seen 24HPP either, but I've wanted to for a while. Will definitely search out a copy now.

[scribeoflight]

And the film of Millions is directed by Danny Boyle...