Simone

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Simone

PG-13,

2002,

1h 57m,

Comedy/

Drama/

Fantasy/

Sci-Fi

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A contemporary satire on Hollywood, "Simone" is the story of disillusioned producer Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino), who creates the first totally believable synthetic actress, Simone. However, swept up by her instant success, including a major singing career, the producer cannot bear to admit his fraud to the world or himself.

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Critics Consensus

The satire in S1m0ne lacks bite, and the plot isn't believable enough to feel relevant.

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Reader

Jun 23, 2022

3/4

Simone joins numerous other movies in satirizing the dream factory, but it dares not tell us suckers how we fit into the big picture.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

4/5

It goes on a little long, but isn't terrible.

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Laura Bushell

BBC.com

Oct 13, 2002

3/5

While the script starts promisingly, it loses steam towards the middle and never really develops beyond attacking obvious target.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Oct 24, 2021

4/5

20 years ago, the premise of "Simone" seemed far-fetched but with the advancements in computer technology, it could prove to be the harbinger of things to come. It might be time for petulant on-camera talent to realize that everyone can be replaced.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 16, 2021

Simone has virtually no satiric edge. Given the present degraded state of the film industry, its subject matter, this is nearly a provocation.

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

Feb 28, 2020

Unfortunately, the moviemaker seems to have lost himself among the countless counterfeits of Hollywood.

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Oct 21, 2018

Al Pacino was a stellar actor in this film! The plot made valid pints!

Anakin R

Oct 26, 2017

The story of a simulacrum actress made real by the love of slavish fandom . . .

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Andrew Niccol

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Synopsis

A contemporary satire on Hollywood, "Simone" is the story of disillusioned producer Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino), who creates the first totally believable synthetic actress, Simone. However, swept up by her instant success, including a major singing career, the producer cannot bear to admit his fraud to the world or himself.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Producer: Andrew Niccol
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Niccol Films, Jersey Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.7M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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