Anon (2018)

Anon (2018)

It’s funny, because I actually thought of In Time (2011) without knowing it was by the same director. It must be said that both are science fiction films starring Amanda Seyfried, who also has a very similar look! Both films required a great deal of imagination and creativity. Yes, I think this director, Andrew Niccol, has done some very good and some very bad work. I know it’s unforgivable, but I still haven’t seen his Gattaca (1997) or Lord Of War (2005).

Yes, the story is original… but it’s so long-winded!

A German-American-Canadian-British science fiction film.

Anon as in anonymous! This film reflects our hyper-connected world. It’s as if the giant Google had taken control of our world. Still, it’s a good thriller for a Saturday night with some very daring scenes.
Recommended if you want to see the excesses of our connected world. Very interesting, but quickly forgotten.

In this film, there is an inspector who invites a criminal to his flat, ends up snorting coke with her, sleeping with her and not being vigilant enough to prevent one of his colleagues from being killed by her. I dare to hope that there are slightly more effective detectives in real life!

Quite a few important phrases stand out, such as ‘The more you try to hide, the more attention you’ll attract’ and ‘Everyone has something to hide.’ Or else, we don’t want to show anything.

Amanda Seyfried is remarkable! With her mysterious air, her sidelong glances, and her insistent, piercing eyes, she is perfectly suited to opposite Clive Owen, who is less aggressive than usual, even if he is still easily recognisable!

Amanda suffers from anxiety disorders and panic attacks. She has also stated that she has never acted in theatre because she gets stage fright. It’s hard to believe, I know! Her must-see films are Gone (2012), Chloe (2010), The Last Word (2017), The Housekeeper (2025) and possibly Mean Girls (2004) for fans of teen movies.

Clive Owen is one of those actors who makes me uncomfortable because he always seems like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode. That didn’t stop me from admiring Children of Men (2006), enjoying Trust (2010) and even loving King Arthur (2004). I’d quite like to see The Rich Man’s Wife (1996) one day.

I’m always happy to see Iddo Goldberg again, even in small roles. I first discovered this Israeli-British actor in the series Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

I also like Colm Feore, who was in City of Angels (1998), Changeling (2008), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and also in my favourite exorcism film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005).

So… I’m not as enthusiastic as I seem. I didn’t love this film. It has a really interesting story, but it’s a bit too complex and too long-winded. Worth seeing once, though!

Spoilers:

There are still some excellent scenes after an hour, such as the man who comes to beat him up, the dog that attacks, the rat invasion, the accident, and the fire.