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Code 46 (2003)

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A futuristic Brief Encounter (1945), this is a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.

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  • Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton in Code 46 (2003)
  • Michael Winterbottom at an event for Code 46 (2003)

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4 wins & 10 nominations.

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21 March 2005 | mr0goodtime
8
| good science fiction
In the near future, Tim Robbins is sent to investigate a case of forged passports. This Orwellian government has strict control over everything. Unfortunately for Tim, he falls in love with a girl with whom he is not DNA-compatible, a violation of code 46.

Code 46 is derivative of course but ultimately it is fresh cinema, and there are several sub themes about science and morality to think about.

Most unique, i thought, was its vision of Shanghai where it seems only half the people are Asian, and everyone speaks English with just a few fundamental phrases from mandarin and Spanish. I am guessing that demographics and language are both controlled by the government. Incidentally, the classic book/movie Clockwork Orange showed a anarchistic world where English developed chaotically into a Russian mix as that was its geopolitical vision.

There are few great science fiction movies, i think this one is close to being great but in the end I think it lacked drama. But if you like science fiction, you will love this.

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Trivia

In this "unified" world, you hear several languages mixed into English. "Papeles" is Spanish for "papers". "Claro" is Spanish for "Clear", "Sure, Okay". Other languages mixed in are French and Chinese.

Quotes

Title Card: code 46 / article 1 / any human being who shares the same nuclear gene set as another human being is deemed to be genetically identical. the relations of one are the relations of all. / due to IVF, DI embryo splitting and cloning techniques it is ...

Goofs

The numerous seeming "errors in geography" are actually an intentional artistic choice. Because the film is set in a future where global cultures have become thoroughly merged, Michael Winterbottom purposely blended footage shot in Shanghai, Dubai and Rajastahn so that Shanghai has a desert outside it, etc.

Crazy Credits

There is a looped animation running next to the names during the final credits. It shows a variety of things, including chromosomes, chromosome replication, and chemical structures.

Soundtracks

Tehran
Music by Dario Marianelli
Published by Dario Marianelli

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

17 September 2004

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Shanghai Airport - Shanghai, China

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,170 8 August 2004

Gross USA:

$285,585

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$886,018

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