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The Gene Generation

2007 · 96 min

A grimy, neon-soaked cyberpunk slog with frantic action and a bleak, desperate atmosphere.

Genres
Action, Science fiction
Overview
In a futuristic world, Michelle lives everyday battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, trying to keep her younger brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie gets involved in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gangs.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • crime
  • family
  • corruption
  • violence
Places
  • big city
Era
far-future
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror4
Humour2
Realism3
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Genres
action, science fiction
Directed by
Pearry Reginald Teo
Written by
Keith Collea, Pearry Reginald Teo
Starring
Bai Ling, Parry Shen, Alec Newman, Faye Dunaway, Ethan Cohn, Michael Shamus Wiles, Daniel Zacapa, Robert David Hall
Music
Scott Glasgow
Cinematography
Anthony G. Nakonechnyj
Runtime
96 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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