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Impostor

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
24K
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Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
Home Video Trailer from Miramax
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
    • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
    • Caroline Case(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shane Brolly
    • Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Gary Sinise
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
    • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
    • Caroline Case(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shane Brolly
    • Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Gary Sinise
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 215User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Impostor: Director's Cut
    Trailer 1:29
    Impostor: Director's Cut

    Photos24

    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Gary Fleder in Impostor (2001)
    Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)

    Top cast

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    Shane Brolly
    Shane Brolly
    • Lt. Burrowsas Lt. Burrows
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Hathawayas Hathaway
    Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise
    • Spencer Olhamas Spencer Olham
    Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe
    • Maya Olhamas Maya Olham
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Nelson Gittesas Nelson Gittes
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Dr. Caroneas Dr. Carone
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Caleas Cale
    Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan
    • Captain Burkeas Captain Burke
    Lindsay Crouse
    Lindsay Crouse
    • Chancelloras Chancellor
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Midwifeas Midwife
    • (as Elizabeth Pena)
    Jason Beck
    • Gang Boy #2as Gang Boy #2
    Judy Jean Berns
    • Disgruntled Womanas Disgruntled Woman
    Veena Bidasha
    • Frowning Nurseas Frowning Nurse
    Ellen Bradley
    • Nursing Motheras Nursing Mother
    Golden Brooks
    Golden Brooks
    • Cale's Sisteras Cale's Sister
    Brian Brophy
    • Military Officialas Military Official
    Burt Bulos
    Burt Bulos
    • Newscaster #3as Newscaster #3
    Scott Burkholder
    Scott Burkholder
    • Jack Stolleras Jack Stoller
    • Director
      • Gary Fleder
    • Writers
      • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
      • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
      • Caroline Case(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Young Spencer Olham is played by Mac Sinise, Gary Sinise's son.
    • Goofs
      The bullet holes in Spencer's ESA jacket move around.
    • Quotes

      Spencer Olham: [recounting the history of the atomic bomb] Oppenheimer sees the madness and urges the U.N. to gain control of thermonuclear development. The government turns around and calls him a Communist sympathizer. And when it was all over, Einstein said, "Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."

    • Alternate versions
      The movie faced several release dates that were changed many times and one of those times resulting in editing and some reshoots. This was done to edit it down to PG-13 from a previous R rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Impostor Files: The Making of 'Impostor' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Boy from Ipanema
      Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim / Norman Gimbel / Vinicius de Moraes

      Published by Universal Duchess Music Corporation (BMI)

      And New Thunder Music, Inc. (BMI)

      Performed by Crystal Waters

      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews215

    Review
    Top review
    Not great, but not bad, either.
    5.5 out of 10

    Impostor was the first of 2002's futuristic thrillers (the other two being Minority Report and the Equilibrium) and it's also easily the weakest, which is no surprise when you consider this is essentially nothing more than a blown-up short film. Not surprisingly, critics were harsh on this one, and while many of the complaints are valid, Impostor is still a bit better than its reputation.

    The film's concept, that of a seemingly normal man accused of being a replicant, is a fascinating one, but it's unfortunately drowned by director Gary Fleder's obsession with shaky camera movements and quick cuts. The script, written by a committee (or at least a group of people who had a hand in it), suffers from too many logical flaws to fully work as the cerebral sci-fi it obviously aspires to be. Most importantly, the question of identity and what it means to be human is never fully addressed and only touched upon briefly.

    But flawed as the film is, the cast is solid, with Sinise delivering yet again another terrific performance, and the special effects are actually convincing (the cityscapes are genuinely awe-inspiring). The movie's fast pace ensures it's never dull and there are even a few exciting action sequences (most notably the hospital fight/chase). But best of all is the climactic plot twist, a no-holds barred surprise that boosts the film up a notch. As a whole, the movie is mostly middling, but there are enough inspired moments to make this an enjoyable viewing.
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    • Li-1
    • Dec 22, 2002

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the PG-13 Version and the R-Rated Director's Cut?
    • is this in the same universe as Blade Runner(1982)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прибулець
    • Filming locations
      • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Marty Katz Productions
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,285,176
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,022,523
      • Jan 6, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,694,320
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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