Impostor

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Impostor

PG-13

2002

1h 35m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Spencer Olham (Gary Sinise) had a perfect life: a loving family and a beautiful wife (Madeleine Stowe). On Tuesday evening he went to bed an acclaimed and well-respected scientist. On Wednesday morning, he woke up public enemy number-one. Now Spencer has to do everything in his power to prove his innocence in a future where nothing is as it seems and paranoia is everywhere.

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Critics Consensus

With its low production value and uninspired direction, Impostor comes off as a mixture of The Fugitive and Blade Runner, only not as good or as involving.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/24/2010

2/5

A great cast can't save the poor script.

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Adam Smith

Empire Magazine

12/30/2006

2/5

A miasma of indifferent screenwriting and wobbly performances.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

06/24/2006

The performances are solid, with Sinise's sobriety and lack of histrionics, especially, making him an anchoring and sympathetic presence.

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

07/27/2023

2.5/4

For more than a decade, earthlings have battled an alien force that is stronger, smarter and more deadly than anything the human race has encountered. To protect themselves from destruction, most of the planet's been covered by a force-field dome

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/30/2020

7/10

The familiarity of the themes doesn't detract from the entertainment value of a fragile underdog against overwhelming forces.

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

02/28/2020

Despite its shortcomings, Impostor is a solid science fiction film.

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The Magic Cow

02/02/2025

Feels like a short story inflated to feature length, which it is. Patchy effects and sluggish narrative are particular problems for enjoyment. It's good to see D'Onofrio in a prominent position, and the casting is good - perhaps the only thing they spent money on.

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ACUMEN

01/02/2025

Oh wow, you can clearly see from the rating that you need a lot of money to get a positive rating. And these movies are usually terrible! Impostor is great sci-fi! The tension in the film remains constant and increases exponentially at the end, with a successful ending. Yes, it is a B-movie, but with a very good script that amazed me at the end. Also incredibly well acted. The soundtrack isn't bad either! There is nothing to complain about here!

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Oliver B

12/28/2024

Very good. So much so I bought the dvd.bn

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Rajaat99

11/27/2024

I don't understand the hate for this movie. I think it's really good.

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Kevin B

@JumperStiltsKin 02/18/2023

Great movie with an interesting twist at the end. Personally, I don't understand all the bad reviews, but that's just me. 🤣🤣🤣

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Michael S

@mstrocko 08/31/2022

Cheap-looking sci-fi flick from Dimension that wastes a capable cast and an intriguing "is he or isn't he" premise.

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Synopsis

Spencer Olham (Gary Sinise) had a perfect life: a loving family and a beautiful wife (Madeleine Stowe). On Tuesday evening he went to bed an acclaimed and well-respected scientist. On Wednesday morning, he woke up public enemy number-one. Now Spencer has to do everything in his power to prove his innocence in a future where nothing is as it seems and paranoia is everywhere.

Director: Gary Fleder
Producer: Gary Fleder, Marty Katz, Gary Sinise
Screenwriter: Philip K. Dick, Ehren Kruger, Mark Protosevich, Scott Rosenberg, David Twohy
Production Co: Mojo Films, Dimension Films, P.K. Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Violence|Language|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 4, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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