Splice (2010)

- written March 23rd, 2011

Summary: Superstar genetic engineers Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in splicing together DNA from different animals to create incredible new hybrids. Now they want to use human DNA in a hybrid that could revolutionize science and medicine. But when the pharmaceutical company that funds their research forbids it, Clive and Elsa secretly conduct their own experiments. The result is Dren, an amazing, strangely beautiful creature of uncommon intelligence and an array of unexpected physical developments. And though, at first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams, she begins to grow and learn at an accelerated rate--and threatens to become their worst nightmare.           Overall: The film interests me now that I’ve seen it but not for any particularly good reason. Critics for some part (the ones I’ve read) liked the film, especially Roger Ebert. But why? There was almost nothing new here. It’s essentially “Species” as well as “Island of Dr. Moreau.” The film attempts to make the whole idea of cloning and splicing and dna manipulation into a film about the dangers and repercussions of doing this. But when it’s all said and done, how is this different from “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein”? And frankly the film had nothing of value to give us. It’s all same ol, same old. Been there, done that. New CGI effects, same generic storyline. Skip it           Comparison: Species meets Island of Dr. Moreau

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