Immortal
Immortal

Movie spotlight

Immortal

2006
Movie
110 min
English

When three men learn an ancient secret for immortality, one defects to use it for evil. The other two must stop him before he lures their loved ones into a path of destruction. Set against the backdrops of small-town America, with a blend of vintage, 1980s Hong Kong action aesthetics, Immortal is a genre-blending, eccentric, supernatural thriller.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Google Users56%
Director: Enki BilalGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

In a dystopian 23rd century New York, a genetically engineered god named Nikopol is on the run from the ruling corporate religious entity. He seeks to find his son and escape the city before a celestial event eradicates all life. Along the way, he becomes entangled with a young woman who holds the key to his past and the future of humanity.

Critical Reception

Immortal was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who were largely divided on its visual style and narrative coherence. While some praised its ambitious visual effects and unique dystopian world-building, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual design and ambitious science fiction concepts.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a visually impressive but narratively flawed film.

Google audience: Google users found the film visually stunning and innovative in its world-building. However, many expressed disappointment with the convoluted storyline and a lack of emotional depth, making it a divisive watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress (Linda Hardy).

Fun Fact

Director Enki Bilal, a renowned comic book artist, based the film on his own graphic novel series 'Nikopol Trilogy'.

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