The Reconstruction of William Zero (aka The Proxy) movie rating: red light
Thematically ambitious cloning drama wants to explore the personal ramifications of a new technology but falls down where it needs to be strongest: its emotional tenor ranges from inexplicable to implausible.
I’m “biast” (pro): always on the lookout for smart SF
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
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US/Can release: Apr 10 2015 (VOD same day)
UK/Ire release: direct to VOD
MPAA: not rated
BBFC: not rated
viewed at home on a small screen
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