Surrogates

Bruce Willis is cast in a movie for two reasons: it’s an action-packed film, and he’s got star-quality.  This one is no different.  Willis is the virtual hero in a film about virtual reality.  There’s little new here.  However, the film points out some of the ethical issues with such a world, built as it is on the proxy-society.  It reveals some harsh truths about the reality of living our lives online, namely, the potential for deception and outright mendacity.  It’s a movie to rent if you’re jonesing for a Willis flick.  If you’re not, the sociological and moral implications might be just enough to keep you awake.  Enjoyable, but certainly not Willis’s best.

Rating: 2/4 Stars