A Scanner Darkly
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Synopsis
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
Cast
- Rory Cochrane
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Mitch Baker
- Keanu Reeves
- Sean Allen
- Cliff Haby
- Steven Chester Prince
- Winona Ryder
- Natasha Janina Valdez
- Mark Turner
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comrade_yuiMar 22, 2016Perhaps the most indescribably evocative film ever made, functioning on both an emotive and formal level, it's a comedy until it stops being funny. Linklater's achievement is essentially unmatched in the medium of animation.
Josiah MorganMar 19, 2023when you’re so high you start getting scared
coffee - Jun 5, 2013
Film #10 of 'It's June Jim, but not as we know it.' A Scanner Darkly is perhaps the most faithful Philip K. Dick adaptation I've ever seen. It is my favourite novel of his, a mind bending, deeply emotional and autobiographical Science Fiction novel and I guess that's why…
DirkHDec 2, 2020Honestly don't know what to feel about this. I know I enjoyed it. I also know I probably won't remember this movie that much.
Ethan EthanJul 13, 2014I tend not to cotton as much to Linklater's occasional digressions into pessimism (I still need to revisit BEFORE MIDNIGHT but as of now I find its oversimplification of once-rich characters into petty, hyper-gender-specific squabblers to be a great disappointment). But…
Jake Cole - Jul 10, 2019
This movie intoxicating and wacky That’s my review
RubenApr 21, 2024“What if they come in through the back door or the bathroom window like that infamous Beatles song?!”
HailliSep 2, 2024RDJ and Woody Harrelson weren’t acting, they are just like that. Animation Ranked Richard Linklater Ranked
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- SpindlyMan likedA Scanner Darkly
I think they filmed this with a Photo Booth comic book filter. Haha! Joking aside, pretty unique for its time but I feel like it’s not as mind blowing today. Story was good but I feel like it’s riddled with deeper themes if you understand the world of substance abuse. Cast is stacked and the…
Shahar likedA Scanner DarklyThis movie is pure art. It’s so unique and different from any movie I’ve seen. I have no idea how they filmed it but it’s amazing. I really liked the story and the way it was told although I had a hard time understanding it sometimes. But once I got it it was eye opening.
FlowerInYourPocket lovedA Scanner Darkly-Dope animation, dope music, dope cast, dope scenes. -Very cool but can be very depressing. -Existential crisis. -Was extremely confused at first but it kept my attention and loved every second of it. -Surprised me, and was nothing that I thought it was going to be.
- IXY lovedA Scanner Darkly
I enjoyed "A Scanner Darkly" with an open mind its unique style was new to me, and I don’t think it’s been replicated since. Packed with subliminal messages, it stars Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, and Keanu Reeves. A fun, mind bending watch!
Cory Nunez likedA Scanner Darklymovie is so wild and different than any movie you’ll ever see. by the end of it you feel like YOUR brain is ripped apart and fried 😂 the cast also🤌🏼🤌🏼 7.5/10
Xander Gray likedA Scanner DarklyCool concept and fun cast, but I got a headache and I had no idea what was happening. Maybe I’m too dumb for this idk. 5.5/10
- Superbad lovedA Scanner Darkly
Honestly I don’t want to even say anything other than watch this movie without looking anything up Such a slept on movie
Payge Eminovski likedA Scanner DarklyThe rotoscope in this was a wig out at first but really felt like the right medium
9tnine lovedA Scanner DarklyGreat art, great comedy, great acting, amazing story. What more could you want?
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Metacritic
This gifted writer-director isn't out to dull the masses with cinematic opium. Embedded in the visionary headtrip of A Scanner Darkly is a hotly political call to arms.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
Deeply intriguing but almost too-faithful adaptation of Philip K. Dick's nightmarish 1977 novel.
Justin Chang
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Scanner Darkly family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is A Scanner Darkly?
The movie is 1hr 40min long.
What's A Scanner Darkly about?
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
Who's the cast of A Scanner Darkly?
- Rory Cochrane as Charles Freck
- Robert Downey Jr. as James Barris
- Mitch Baker as Brown Bear Lodge Host
- Keanu Reeves as Bob Arctor
- Sean Allen as Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice
- Cliff Haby as Voice from Headquarters
- Steven Chester Prince as Cop
- Winona Ryder as Donna Hawthorne
- Natasha Janina Valdez as Waitress
- Mark Turner as Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice
Who's the director behind A Scanner Darkly?
Richard Linklater directed A Scanner Darkly.
Who produced A Scanner Darkly?
Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith and Erwin Stoff produced A Scanner Darkly.
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