Replicas

A brilliant synthetic-biologist, Kenzi Shields, is devastated when his family is killed in a car accident. Unwilling to accept their deaths, he resorts to illegal methods and cutting-edge technology to clone their bodies and transfer their consciousnesses into artificial replicas. As he delves deeper into this ethically questionable process, Kenzi must race against time and the authorities to bring his loved ones back, confronting the very definition of life and identity.

Replicas was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, with widespread criticism directed at its unoriginal plot, weak dialogue, and Keanu Reeves's performance. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often cited as a critical and commercial disappointment.

• The film suffers from a derivative and poorly executed plot that fails to explore its sci-fi concepts with any depth.

• Keanu Reeves's performance is widely seen as uninspired, lacking the emotional range needed for the character's journey.

• Dialogue is often clunky and unconvincing, further detracting from the film's overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews often echo critical sentiments, with many finding the plot predictable and the scientific premise unconvincing. Some viewers appreciated Keanu Reeves's presence, but felt the film did not live up to its potential or his previous work.

The film's initial title was 'The Parting Shot' before being changed to 'Replicas'.