Critics hate this movie and who knows why, maybe the expectations for it were huge, but I am telling you The Island is an amazing time.
Normally I shy away from Michael Bay movies or anything of his material but The Island is like his rare dime of the pile.
There is great acting and chemistry between McGregor and Johansson and Steve Buschemi was near flawless in his short cameo appearances.
The plot is sci-fi, action and some great drama. I really REALLY enjoyed the story as it surprised me at times. I thought the plot was bold and risky but it definitely payed off and it's too bad Bay hasn't gone this direction with a lot of his movies. He always seems to ditch stories and focus way too much on action to fill in the time. The Island succeeds because it's a strong blend of those 3 genres.
It wouldn't be surprising if you have never heard of this movie. I never see it on tv and I don't know many people who have seen it. It is sadly very underrated. This is an excellent movie and I strongly recommend it to anyone.
