well being of the main charactersEwan McGregor is excellent, he is really fun to watch, he takes the movie seriously and it works. He's a really good actor, why haven't I noticed that before? Easy one the eye too which is always good. Scarlet Johanson is also good, she is lovely to behold and she also turns in a good performance though never with out lip gloss no matter what darned makeup people!. Djimon Hounsou doesn't have as much to do as the above they are on screen pretty much the whole movie , however,he holds our attention when he is on screen, another fine actor.If you want some fun, nothing too deep, that looks good and acting that is entirely entertaining. If you enjoy the adrenalin rush of a good chase and some epic destruction like I do this is your movie. Go. 10/10 for FUN.

Scarlett Johansson are perfect in their roles and make the movie movie seem very real. Overall, this is by far one of the best movies that I have ever seen and I advise anyone who has not yet seen it to drop everything you are doing and go to the "Island!"

violence.I feel that this movie is well worth watching and highly recommend it.

it's got excitement, romance, action, and a plot that actually worked coming from Michael Bay. :D My only complaint is the ending, which I choose not to give away, but it leaves some room for questioning. Other than that, enjoy! 9/10

controlled in just about every detail.The clones are told that the outer world is contaminated and that the only safe place left is "the island". The only way to get to the island is through random lotteries where the lucky winner is whisked away to their new paradise.Lincoln Six Echo Ewan McGregor is the first of the "harvested beings", as they put it, to start asking questions and even has distinct memories that were not embedded by the corporation. While wandering around, he soon discovers they have all been lied to. Meanwhile, one of his closest friends, Jordan Two Delta Scarlett Johansson , has just won the lottery! Just as she is getting ready to leave, Lincoln grabs her away and starts running.The rest of the movie is pretty much a chase scene. One scene in particular closely resembles the one from Bad Boys II. That is not a bad thing, as it was still unique and fun watching the mass destruction.Both Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson did a fine job in their roles. Somehow, I do not remember Scarlett being as hot as she was in this film but maybe that is just the movie magic. Either way, she has a new fan. Also, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Clarke Duncan, Steve Buscemi and Sean Bean did fine jobs with their roles. Duncan's role was pretty small but his performance was very strong and relevant to the story.I was reminded of many movies while watching this one. One scene, while showing the harvesting, was closely resembling The Matrix. Also, one of the reasons I liked this movie so much was the ingenuity involved with inventions of the future. From innovated trains to literal desktop computers that was awesome to cars and even to an X-Box, those little things sprinkled all through the movie kept my eyes on the screen. Similar to I, Robot.Although I would not have considered myself a fan of Michael Bay, after seeing this movie and realizing what other movies he is also responsible for minus Pearl Harbor , I can say that I like his work and am looking forward to his upcoming Transformers project. 8.5/10

a non-stop action thriller, this is the movie for them. In combination with decent writing, great cinematography, and some very fine performances, Michael Bay's talents are well utilized in a frenzied "locomotive-out-of-control" ride through the not so far in the future world of "The Island."There is a compelling aspect to this movie from the very beginning. Ewan McGregor is Lincoln-Six-Echo one of the postage stamp residents of this brave new world. Indeed, one cannot help but remember "Brave New World", "Logan's Run," and even Woody Allan's "Sleeper" when visiting this post Armageddon existence in 2019. It is an antiseptic world where all the residents dress the same, act the same, and live their lives in the same "perfect" existence. There, every activity is controlled by some unseen computerized "god". What they eat, where they work, when they rest, and even when and where they play are controlled. The reason, according to the ex positional narrative, is that the earth has been destroyed and they are the last remnants of an otherwise decimated population. The only inhabitable place left on earth is "The Island" and their lives revolve around waiting to be picked in a lottery to go live on the island. All would be fine in this "flawless" existence were it not for the presence of some persistent inquisitiveness that exists in the mind of Lincoln-Six-Echo. We soon find out that all is not as it seems. With the appearance of a butterfly in the catacombs where Lincoln visits his computer geek friend, McCord Steve Buscemi , Lincoln is convinced that there is an outside world and he is destined to discover where it is. This is where the movie takes off. We follow the Lincoln character through a series of discoveries that eventually lead him to the truth. So as not to spoil the film, those "truths" will not be discussed here. Suffice it to say that the journey is grand. Taking recent lottery winner Jordan-Two-Delta Scarlet Johansson with him, we frenetically experience one cataclysmic event after another so that we are literally worn out in the end. Some of the crash and action sequences in this film will go down in filmdom as the greatest ever filmed. Throughout it all we receive glimpses of the truth and the ending is enjoyable, mind boggling, grandly cinematic, and entirely satisfying. There is something about McGregor's puppy dog look and his devil-may-care bad boy demeanor that are incredibly endearing. From the very beginning he has the ability to make the moviegoer become part of his existence, his inquisitiveness, and his ultimate adventure to find the truth. He is an actor who brings deeply etched characters to the screen; the type of characters that make us want to be a part of their lives. This is a crucial quality in the success of a film that could easily rely on action sequences to make its mark. Having an actor who has the talent and capacity to "pull" the audience along is a tremendous benefit. Because his character is the quasi narrator of the film, it falls on McGregor's shoulders to bear this burden. He does so brilliantly. Not to be outdone, Scarlet Johansson holds her own in her characterization. Because of the nature of their characters, they have to maintain an childlike innocence that is done very well. Except for a portion of McGregor's performance no spoilers here both actors are able to portray a realistic naiveté that is vitally important to the success of this film. There are other fine performances as well. As Merrick, the "psychologist" running the show, Sean Bean is deliciously evil through and through. Michael Clarke Duncan turns in a short but entirely satisfying performance as a lottery winner – quite possibly a "show stealer." Steve Buscemi is, as always, down and dirty but lovable all at the same time in his turn as McCord, a worker from the outside world who helps the two escapees on their quest. Lastly, one must not overlook another solid performance by Djimon Hounsou as a futuristic bounty hunter. He makes the most out of a small part by instilling heart and soul into his portrayal. Bottom line is, this is a great flick. If you like blow-em-up action, you will love this film. If you like man-against-the machine, you will love this film. If you like happy endings, and a little romance, you will love this film. Go see it, you won't regret it.

"Gattaca" and "The Thirteenth Floor", among other sci-fi movies, and non-stop action, it is a surprisingly great film. I liked very much the amoral behavior of Dr. Merrick Sean Bean , with a total lack of ethic, and the possibility of replacement parts raised in the story. Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor shows a good chemistry, and watching this sci-fi / action movie is worthwhile, even to think how cloning process shall be discussed by the society and controlled through well-studied laws. My vote is eight.Title Brazil : "A Ilha" "The Island"

was tapped to direct in the first place one would assume. As Far as the cast goes, Ewan McGregor did a great job. He performed above his usual standard. Especially in his scenes with himself although during one of the car chases his Scottish character was played a bit BIG, but i think that was intended . Scarlett Johansson shows a new side in this film. She performs action, drama, and suspense perfectly. Michael Clarke Duncan gives the performance of the movie, although its a short one. Steve Buscemi and Sean Bean are also great, but take a back seat in the story. While Djimon Hounsou is under used and given a character arc most wont care about.As far as the action cheese goes. Nothing was THAT cheesy. Although the part when two people fall off a skyscraper with a helicopter exploding like 3 feet away from them and they survive with tiny scratches will bother some. The joke that follows it makes it forgivable.Over all it is a unusually solid movie, with more plot and character development than all of Bays other movies put together minus pearl harbor . So Watch And Enjoy This Surprising Summer Delight!

on your hooked into the film and like the characters more and adds some humor mixed in with the action. I recommend seeing The Island with a group of friends because it's not a film to just sit by yourself and have no one to turn to and say "thats so cool". I had the pleasure of saying that with my group of friends when we attended the sneak preview screening this Saturday night. It's a wild ride of good suspense, action and some funny humor. Michael Bay has made something that's worth the time to sit through this two hour film. Two thumbs up!