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Code 46 (2003)
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This gloomy drama from director Michael Winterbottom is set in a dreary future in which human cloning and genetic manipulation are commonplace and reproduction is heavily regulated. Tim Robbins plays a fraud investigator who's sent to Shanghai to find the source of some counterfeit travel documents (travel is also restricted). There, he is mysteriously drawn to Samantha Morton, who is also his chief suspect. The movie is a blend of romance, science fiction, film noir and even the Oedipus myth but, despite the intriguing premise, it remains rather tedious. The storyline is plodding and obscure, and matters are not helped by the limited budget — sepia-tinted smog and existing buildings stand in for a future world. The film is partly salvaged by a terrific performance from Samantha Morton, but Robbins lacks spark. While this has its moments, it is too often as nondescript as its title. DA
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Running time
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89mins
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Country of origin
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UK / US
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Genre
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Futuristic Romantic Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Frank Cottrell Boyce
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Theatrical distributor
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Verve Pictures
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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UK cinema release date
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September 2004
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