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Initial Thought: From the trailer I thought it looked like a fun and interesting idea. I usually get a kick out of science fiction stories. I haven't really heard anything good about it though unfortunately. One of my managers kept telling me not to see it. I decided to see for myself if it really is all that bad.
Characters/Acting: It has a pretty excellent cast with Ben Kingsley, Ryan Reynolds, Matthew Goode, and Victor Garber. Ben Kingsley is excellent here even if he is barely in the film. Ryan Reynolds is fun to watch as usual in my opinion. I simply adored Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen who plays the daughter. Matthew Goode always chooses such interesting villains.
Story: A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem. It's got elements that remind me of Source Code and Total Recall. The concept is neat and interesting. The whole thing does end up feeling a bit cliche. It's not necessarily bad, but it could have done something new with its concept. There are so many twists and turns throughout the entire thing. I absolutely loved the ending. It was a bit predictable, but the way everything plays out was still enjoyable.
Directing/Writing: So this is directed by Tarsem Singh. I really enjoyed Immortals. Cell and Mirror Mirror were watchable, but nowhere near what I was hoping they would be. From the Pastor brothers I have only seen Carriers. That was definitely an enjoyable watch for me. So I don't see how this could really be that bad.
Final Thought: I went in expecting some crapfest. What I got I found rather enjoyable. I was entertained from start to finish. So what it seems like a mash up of ideas and cliches. It still kept my attention until the credits. It's certainly not the best thing ever, but it was from bad in my opinion. I think it's a good one time watch.
