Review of Chrysalis (2007) by Mike P — 09 Sep 2008

Styilish sci police procedural bolstered with some excellent action scenes.

This review of Chrysalis (2007) was written by Mike P on 09 Sep 2008.

Chrysalis has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Robert H (1,967) on 25 Apr 2009

This futuristic crime drama takes a long time to set up. It's visually stark and monochromatic. The pacing is slow. Too slow perhaps…

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By Chris F (1,190) on 20 Apr 2009

Dark, brooding SF from France which has some interesting ideas, but is too slow and pondering at times, and it's difficult to care about the lead cop…

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By Martin F (211) on 09 Jan 2011

This movie tries hard to look and feel like a great Sci-fi film, but it never truly delivers…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 15 May 2009

There are some inventive moments in this sci-fi thriller and one great shot in the beginning that sets the tone. There's just one problem…

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By Richard C (1,724) on 17 Jun 2010

Gotta admit, I didn't know the French were good with cyberpunk thrillers…

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By Derrick S (143) on 14 Apr 2009

Although the acting was above par, the film never really picks up. The plot is bland and never expands…

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By Brice B (186) on 16 May 2009

Deja que je trouvais notre environement de plus en plus gris, mais en 2020 d'apres le realisateur ce sera encore pire, pas une seule couleur…

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By Meghan M (276) on 08 Dec 2009

The movie was in French, subtitled in English…

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By Ivo B (3) on 01 Apr 2009

Kick-ass Sci Fi movie. Very dark, moody, beautifully shot. Conspiracy theories and crunching fight sequences…

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By Susan R (273) on 29 May 2009

Nice to see a sci-fi in french and it was pretty slick - some incredible tracking camera shots…

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