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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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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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010 4/5

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

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009

Fails on all points of plot, characterization, plausibility and realism...

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Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Oct 31, 2007 B

Entertaining and provocative enough.

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Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope May 13, 2006 C+

Low-key comedy about Hollywood absurdities is aided by some great acting talent and a lot of funny in-jokes.

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Scott Nash Three Movie Buffs Sep 30, 2005 3/4

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 7, 2005 3.5/4

Niccol makes what seems like a preposterous idea not only fresh and entertaining, but most of all reveals said idea to be not at all far removed from reality.

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Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena May 17, 2003 3/5

Para funcionar da melhor maneira, a sátira tem sempre que manter um pé na realidade. Porém, ao perder este contato com o mundo real, S1m0ne se transforma em fábula - e sua força desaparece.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 25, 2003 3/4

...an above-average sophomoric effort from [director Andrew] Niccol.

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James O'Ehley Sci-Fi Movie Page Feb 24, 2003

If you're expecting a scathing commentary on our media obsessed times, then Simone isn't it. If you're expecting a funny comedy, then Simone isn't it either.

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John R. McEwen Film Quips Online Feb 8, 2003 2.5/5

There was a time when I could say, 'I never met an Al Pacino movie I didn't like.' Oh, well-all things must pass.

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Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Jan 8, 2003 3.5/4

A brilliant satire of the film industry.

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Rick Kisonak Film Threat Dec 8, 2002 2.5/5

Not only has the filmmaker elected to address some extremely well worn themes, he evidently has little new to say about them.

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