The Final Cut

Robin Williams used this odd science fiction vehicle to end his "dark period" trilogy and it will no doubt leave most viewers with mixed feelings. I quite thought this offering from writer/director Omar Naim was extremely interesting and I'm sadly perplexed as to why it never did better at the box office. The story revolves around Williams who is what is known as a cutter, which is the final editor of one's memory footage from birth to death stored in an organic chip. Haunted by a childhood memory of his own, he is disconnected from the societal norms and lives a cold an unfulfilled life. This is all I wish to tell you. With shades of Phillip K. Dick, the story does have some major holes in it but these can be overlooked because of Williams cold and resteained performance in this eerie and disturbing picture. Mira Sorvino is her usual lovely self and play a pivotal role here as does Thom Bishops and James Caviezel. Stephanie Romanov, who we all know and love from ANGEL has a small bit part here which is a shame because as much as I love Sorvino I truly thought Romanov would have been better in the lead. Keep your eyes open for this one on SPACE or the SCI-FI channel as no doubt it will be in rotation soon.