Simone | 
| Director: Andrew Niccol
Actors: Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Rachel Roberts, Benjamin Salisbury, Winona Ryder
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 37914
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd, Full Screen, Live, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Genre: 0
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
ESRB: Teen
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 117 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: TRNDN6124D
ISBN: 0780640861
UPC: 793018902229
EAN: 9780780640863
ASIN: B00007G1YQ
Theatrical Release Date: August 23, 2002
Release Date: January 21, 2003
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What do you do when you've discovered a new superstar... and she doesn't really exist? That's the delightful premise of Simone, another smart, provocative what-if scenario from writer-director Andrew Niccol (Gattaca), whose script for The Truman Show offered a similarly skewed example of manipulated perceptions. Combining equal parts screwball comedy, Hollywood satire, and technological extrapolation, Simone grapples with the inevitable use of digital "synthespians," existing only as malleable computer code, and "performing" to the whims of the programmer. In this case it's a has-been movie director (Al Pacino, in a terrific comedic role) who inherits the Sim-One technology, secretly using the instantly popular Simone (played by unbilled actress Rachel Roberts with digital enhancements) to replace the "supermodel with a SAG card" (Winona Ryder) who walked off his latest ill-fated picture. Filled with clever ideas and a splendid supporting cast, Simone is occasionally uneven and illogical, but consistently brilliant... and be sure to watch beyond the closing credits! --Jeff Shannon
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 Interesting Premise, But Nothing Special April 22, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This was a so-so comedy starring a famous actor who is known more for his dramatic roles: Al Pacino.
For a one-joke storyline, I thought the film was pretty good, and certainly better than the national critics would have you believe. The story moved well, only getting a little preposterous in the final 15-25 minutes, although the whole film is a tongue-and-cheek look at Hollywood fame.
It's a nice-looking DVD and Rachel Roberts ain't bad-looking, either, as the computer-generated new movie star who isn't what people think.
Overall, this turned out to be an "okay" but not one that people raved about. Maybe it was the weak ending.
 proof once again March 8, 2009
arun frank (mumbai india)
Once aain Al Pacino proves that todays actors have a long way to go..not only is he great to watch but so is the film.Simone is a very intresting watch,it also gets u thinting..what if this was really possible?Of course this seems possible in the near future..The film is funny,all the actors have delivered great performances..Simone is an insight to the pressures fustrations that film makers go through.All said & done,this film is a must for all movie goers..As for Al Pacino fans,all i can say is,don't miss this one..
Wagging another dog February 13, 2009
wiredweird (Earth, or somewhere nearby)
Much like Dustin Hoffman in Wag the Dog, Al Pacino plays a moviemaker who turns an image into reality - if that many people believe, it's real, right? There are photos, movie footage, interviews - everything. What's not real?
Everything, of course. Computer imagery isn't there yet, but will be soon, and Hollywood's whole business consists of creating reality from nothing or less. Pacino's Victor Taransky just creates it from less than most. Then, recreating an eerily familiar phenomenon, the image turns into a pop-culture goddess. Pure imagery takes on a life of its own - just a half-step beyond what happens in the tabloids today. So, when Taransky tries to end that life, the world (or at least the police) turn on him. I found the ending a surprise, but one with gut-wrenching reality to it. Again echoing Wag the Dog, the movie's final comment on what's real and what's not extends into the world of politics, too.
Although clever and ironic in itself, this movie wouldn't be half what it is without Pacino. His character is complex, eager, desperate, cocky, fearful, and more - just as any credible person would be in pulling a major scam, always on the edge of discovery. When a good concept comes together with lots of fine performances, movies like this turn into something quite remarkable. I don't say this about many movies, but I look forward to seeing this one again.
-- wiredweird
Fun little poke at Hollywood and its fans September 27, 2008
Emily Taylor (Northern Utah)
While I wouldn't say this is one of those movies you have to watch every weekend, I must say that this was a film that did surprise me with its subtle humor and satire. It has a decent plot and the idea is truly riveting. Mostly, I just love the satirical overtopping of media sensations. The acting is stellar all-around, and it's nice to have a n intelligent and cute little film to pop in every once and a while.
A Japanese anime like actress wins an Oscar August 11, 2008
R. Bagula (Lakeside, Ca United States)
What is an intelligence? The old test for AI was how long or if
someone could tell they were interacting with a computer not a human.
The problem is that most of the current actors and actresses aren't
'real',but they are still worshiped? The destruction of the hard drive by a virus, leads to some real insanity...
They movie then becomes a real comedy!
And a child will lead them.
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