Avatar (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Kuo Jian Hong |
| Written by | Christopher Hatton |
| Produced by | Kuo Jian Hong Anthony Fu Christopher Hatton |
| Starring | Genevieve O'Reilly Joan Chen David Warner Wang Luoyong William Sanderson |
| Edited by | Carroll Timothy O'Meara David Flores |
| Music by | Jonathan Price |
| Distributed by | Force Entertainment New Line |
Release date | 2004 |
Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | English |
Avatar (Chinese: 流放化身), also known as Matrix Hunter (Japan DVD title & US video title), Avatar Exile (working title), Cyber Wars (US DVD title) is a Singaporean science fiction film directed by Kuo Jian Hong. The film was shot in 2001 and released in 2004.[1][2][3][4]
The film was the first Singaporean big budget sci-fi film.[5]
Plot
In 2019, nearly everyone is identified by an implanted microchip and connected to the cybernet. Criminals use fake chips, known as "SIMs" (Simulated Identity iMplants). A female bounty hunter is looking for a man who bought a SIM. She uncovers a game to manipulate society being played by the leaders of five giant corporations.
Cast
- Genevieve O'Reilly as Dash MacKenzie, a female bounty hunter
- Wang Luoyong as Victor Huang, a policeman
- David Warner as Joseph Lau, owner of a huge corporation
- Joan Chen as Madame Ong, owner of a huge corporation
- William Sanderson as Riley, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter
- Lim Kay Siu[6]
- Kumar[6]
- Richard Low[6]
Release
The film was released in Russia on 15 September 2004 on TV, in Singapore on 7 March 2005 in cinemas,[6] and in the US on 11 April 2006 as a DVD. The movie was also released in Australia.
Reception
Cheah Ui-Hoon of The Business Times rated the film C-.[7] Ong Sor Fern of The Straits Times gave the film a negative review.[8]
References
- ^ "新加坡邀陈冲参演英语电影《流放化身》" [Singapore invites Chen Chong to participate in the English film "Avatar Exile"]. Sina.com. 2001-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
- ^ "JOAN'S FILMING HERE?". The Straits Times. Singapore. 24 March 2001.
- ^ Tong, Kelvin (25 December 2000). "Made-in-S'pore sci-fi flick". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Cheong, Suk-Wai (4 April 2001). "Big effects on a small budget". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Loh, Sherwin (26 August 2004). "S'pore film reaches out to the world". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ a b c d 林增盈 (25 February 2005). "'怀胎'4年终'出世' 郭践红新片《流放化身》 下周举行首映". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
- ^ Cheah, Ui-Hoon (4 March 2005). "A kiddie version of The Matrix". The Business Times. Singapore.
- ^ Ong, Sor Fern (26 February 2005). "Avatar is here ... and the end is near". The Straits Times. Singapore.
External links
- Review at Beyondhollywood.com via Archive.org
- Cyber Wars at IMDb
- Avatar at AllMovie
- Cyber Wars at Rotten Tomatoes
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