Recently,CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Person Of Interest" episode 8 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Point Of Origin," and it turns out that we're going to see Reese decide to take on an undercover role at the NYPD Police Academy to keep an eye out for some suspicious activity that may be going down with a young officer, and more. In the new, 8th episode press release: Reese will join the NYPD Police Academy as an instructor to keep an eye on the latest Poi. Press release number 2: Reese is going to volunteer as an NYPD police academy instructor in order to keep an eye on a talented young officer whose suspicious actions make him question her motives. In the meantime, Martine, armed with information from Samaritan, is going to hunt a member of the team. Guest stars feature: Adria Arjona (Dani...
- 11/11/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
In Kevin Smith's "Cop Out," Bruce Willis plays a law enforcement official. Again. And I'm not just calling back to John McClane of the "Die Hard" franchise – while that's undoubtedly Willis' most famous cop role of them all, the actor has worn plenty of other badges in his day.
But don't take that as a slight against Willis and his career choices – although he's embodied the same crime-busting occupation a number of times, he almost always manages to deliver a uniquely badass performance with each subsequent role.
After the jump, we've got the rundown on some of the less discussed but no less terrific cops Willis has portrayed over the years.
16 Blocks: Detective Jack Mosley in "16 Blocks" is about as radically different from John McClane as Willis could possibly get. Mosley is an aging NYPD officer with a body that doesn't react the same as it used to. So...
But don't take that as a slight against Willis and his career choices – although he's embodied the same crime-busting occupation a number of times, he almost always manages to deliver a uniquely badass performance with each subsequent role.
After the jump, we've got the rundown on some of the less discussed but no less terrific cops Willis has portrayed over the years.
16 Blocks: Detective Jack Mosley in "16 Blocks" is about as radically different from John McClane as Willis could possibly get. Mosley is an aging NYPD officer with a body that doesn't react the same as it used to. So...
- 2/26/2010
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
If you think that Avatar is the first film to feature the idea of people living life through artificial bodies, you probably didn't see Surrogates. If that is so, you would be in good company. This Bruce Willis sci-fi film didn't make much of an impact at the box office. While the execution may have been lacking, however, the ideas in Surrogates are more original and thought-provoking than those of James Cameron's blockbuster and it warrants attention if you are prepared to give them some consideration.
Surrogates is based on a five-issue comic book series that was published by Top Shelf Productions in 2005 and 2006. The publishers describes the story as being about the dangers of progress and "a commentary on identity, the Western obsession with physical appearance, and the growing trend to use science as a means of providing consumers with beauty on demand". I can't comment on the...
Surrogates is based on a five-issue comic book series that was published by Top Shelf Productions in 2005 and 2006. The publishers describes the story as being about the dangers of progress and "a commentary on identity, the Western obsession with physical appearance, and the growing trend to use science as a means of providing consumers with beauty on demand". I can't comment on the...
- 2/3/2010
- CinemaSpy
Surrogates just hit DVD and it is what it is. It’s an action-sci-fi flick with a few thrills, lots of action and my favourite one man wrecking machine Bruce Willis. I will apologize in advance if this review is a bit lacklustre as I am sick as a dog but still have to get this review out while it’s still fresh.
Based on the enormously popular graphic novel created by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele, Surrogates also stars Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible), James Cromwell (Spider-man 3) and Rosamund Pike (An Education).
FBI agent Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) lives in a world where robotic surrogates stand in for people, protecting them from violence, contagion—and the appearance of aging. These picture perfect, real-life avatars—fit, good-looking, remotely controlled machines that assume their operator’s life role—enable the population to experience life vicariously from the...
Based on the enormously popular graphic novel created by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele, Surrogates also stars Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible), James Cromwell (Spider-man 3) and Rosamund Pike (An Education).
FBI agent Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) lives in a world where robotic surrogates stand in for people, protecting them from violence, contagion—and the appearance of aging. These picture perfect, real-life avatars—fit, good-looking, remotely controlled machines that assume their operator’s life role—enable the population to experience life vicariously from the...
- 2/1/2010
- MoviesOnline.ca
Ready for your robot doppelganger? While we can't yet use robots the way they do in Surrogates, today's technology suggests the time will come when we can. When that happens, each of us will be faced with a choice: Live life from the safety of a "stim chair" or face the world in person like the Dreads. (Agent Tom Greer, Bruce Willis, chooses the latter; a decision made easy by...
- 10/14/2009
- amctv - SciFi Scanner: Fact vs. Fiction
There hasn’t been much in the way of good all out sci-fi action this year. Star Trek was as much introduction as it was action, Terminator: Salvation disappointed, and Transformers… Well, lets not talk about Transformers. So, with District 9 as the only real intelligent contender, Surrogates came along at a good time to try and provide what had been missing this year.
Based on a little known comic, Surrogates starts off with a brief, and almost half-hearted montage of how science has created affordable ’surrogates’, and how they are now used by 95% of the population. The concept of the surrogate is simple. The user stays at home in a nice comfy chair, hooked-up to their ’surri’ via a neural link. They then live out their day via the highly advanced, idealised robot version of themselves. The robots are completely human looking, and very strong.
Bruce Willis plays federal agent Tom Greer.
Based on a little known comic, Surrogates starts off with a brief, and almost half-hearted montage of how science has created affordable ’surrogates’, and how they are now used by 95% of the population. The concept of the surrogate is simple. The user stays at home in a nice comfy chair, hooked-up to their ’surri’ via a neural link. They then live out their day via the highly advanced, idealised robot version of themselves. The robots are completely human looking, and very strong.
Bruce Willis plays federal agent Tom Greer.
- 10/5/2009
- by Barry Steele
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In a Hollywood landscape struggling to find the next big action star, Disney offers the suggestion of simply cloning Bruce Willis. In Surrogates, a younger-looking, wig-wearing hero bounds after a suspect with such dexterity you almost believe Bruce is back. Almost.
Instead this super cop is one of millions of surrogates in a virtual reality where 98% of the world’s population explores the world vicariously through robotic versions of themselves. Unblemished, plastic avatars carry out daily duties while their atrophying owners control them from the safety of their own homes. With humans tucked away the cyborg news celebrates a drastic reduction in crime.
Willis plays Tom Greer, the FBI agent investigating the only murder in recent memory. The victim is curiously the son of the inventor of surrogates, Dr. Lionel Canter portrayed in a passionate performance from James Cromwell. Offering puzzled looks and nothing else is Greer’s FBI partner...
Instead this super cop is one of millions of surrogates in a virtual reality where 98% of the world’s population explores the world vicariously through robotic versions of themselves. Unblemished, plastic avatars carry out daily duties while their atrophying owners control them from the safety of their own homes. With humans tucked away the cyborg news celebrates a drastic reduction in crime.
Willis plays Tom Greer, the FBI agent investigating the only murder in recent memory. The victim is curiously the son of the inventor of surrogates, Dr. Lionel Canter portrayed in a passionate performance from James Cromwell. Offering puzzled looks and nothing else is Greer’s FBI partner...
- 9/29/2009
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
I rarely go to a film that is so bad to the point I can’t find any redeeming quality in it. There always is a camera shot, a scene, an actor’s performance, or a great story twist that I applaud. I try to find the positive in any film because it is an extremely grueling process to create a film. Yet, I saw a film this weekend that was so horrendous that I can’t find any positives in it, except maybe that Bruce Willis is in it.
“Surrogates” was one of the bigger releases of the past weekend, but it may have been the worst. I haven’t seen a movie this poorly made in quite a while. Even “Terminator Salvation” entertained me more than it.
“Surrogates” follows Agent Tom Greer, played by Willis. He exists in a world in which each human has a robot, which...
“Surrogates” was one of the bigger releases of the past weekend, but it may have been the worst. I haven’t seen a movie this poorly made in quite a while. Even “Terminator Salvation” entertained me more than it.
“Surrogates” follows Agent Tom Greer, played by Willis. He exists in a world in which each human has a robot, which...
- 9/29/2009
- by Alex Kartman
- MovieSet.com
There are certain things, rules if you will, that should adhere to all Bruce Willis action vehicles. The first being him mouthing off to any and every one who opposes his authority. The second is Willis being shot at eighty billion times, followed by him serving up the best kinds of ass-kicking (a.k.a. rule number three.) Die Hard established this quite well, and it was followed by three very awesome sequels that all kept to these rules. Even Armageddon, in all it’s super amazing badness, is able to stay within the confines of these rules, replacing the shooting with a giant asteroid flinging debris everywhere. Surrogates attempts to humanize Willis, taking everything one loves about the man and making it the exact opposite. As you might’ve guessed, the world is a much, much worse place because of this.
But that’s not the real reason why...
But that’s not the real reason why...
- 9/25/2009
- by Philip Barrett
- Atomic Popcorn
Definition of the word “Surrogate:” Noun – a person appointed to act for another; a substitute.
In the near future human kind has replaced themselves with robotic entities known as Surrogates. The Surrogates were created 14-years earlier by a Dr. Canter (James Cromwell) as a way to help paraplegics gain the ability to move and walk again. A few years later the military started to use the technology as exo-skeletons for the troops sent into combat. These exo-skeletons were used to help enhance the troops mobility and duration during combat. Eventually it was determined that mankind didn’t need to be on the battle field at all and Surrogates were created and deployed into battle while the host was safe and sound at a command base sitting in a “command chair” controlling what the Surrogate did and said during battle. Like most military ideas and inventions, eventually this made its way...
In the near future human kind has replaced themselves with robotic entities known as Surrogates. The Surrogates were created 14-years earlier by a Dr. Canter (James Cromwell) as a way to help paraplegics gain the ability to move and walk again. A few years later the military started to use the technology as exo-skeletons for the troops sent into combat. These exo-skeletons were used to help enhance the troops mobility and duration during combat. Eventually it was determined that mankind didn’t need to be on the battle field at all and Surrogates were created and deployed into battle while the host was safe and sound at a command base sitting in a “command chair” controlling what the Surrogate did and said during battle. Like most military ideas and inventions, eventually this made its way...
- 9/25/2009
- by Plus1
- Atomic Popcorn
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