The Island

Directed by Michael Bay

Cast:
Ewan McGregor
Scarlett Johansson
Djimon Hounsou
Sean Bean
Steve Buscemi

This futurist scenario takes place in 2015. In the beginning we learn that a biological disaster has taken place on earth and there is only one safe place that is the Island, an uncontaminated tropical paradise. Soon we learn that all is not as it seems however.
The main characters, Lincoln Six Echo & Jordan Two Delta, played by Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson were supposedly saved from the contamination as are the thousands around them that live their lives in a highly controlled environment. Their only wish is to win a lottery which selects a person to go to the island.
Ewan McGregor isn't like his peers in that he has an insatiable curiosity. His curiosity leads him to find that the Island really is a cover for something much more sinister. When his favorite girl, Jordan Two Delta is selected to go the Island, Lincoln springs into action to save her and the action ensues.
I recommend this film to anyone interested in action movies or sci-fi type films. It will definitely satisfy both audiences. The actors put on fairly good performances but Steve Busemi as McCord certainly stands out and adds comic interest. The film starts out fairly slowly but once the action starts it is almost non-stop. It definitely raises questions about ethics and human value. Particularly are Human Beings allowed to “Play God” or do we not have a choice? Sounds like a good topic for another post….

3 Stars