A Number
A Number

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A Number

2008
Movie
73 min
English

A father is confronted by the sons he had cloned decades earlier. Based on a play by Caryl Churchill.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users70%
Director: Gus Van SantGenres: Drama, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

A man discovers he is a clone after his father brings him to a remote clinic for genetic testing. He grapples with the implications of his existence, questioning his identity and the ethics of his creation. The film explores themes of nature versus nurture, individuality, and the potential dangers of advanced genetic technology.

Critical Reception

A Number received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Daniel Craig's performance and the film's thought-provoking premise. Some found the pacing slow and the philosophical questions too abstract, while others lauded its intimate portrayal of complex ethical issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling central performance by Daniel Craig.

  • The film's exploration of genetic ethics and identity is thought-provoking.

  • Some critics found the narrative underdeveloped and the pacing too deliberate.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film intellectually stimulating and appreciated Daniel Craig's intense performance. However, some viewers felt the story lacked emotional depth and could be too bleak.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2002 play of the same name by Caryl Churchill, which also explores the ethical dilemmas of human cloning.

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