Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Dec 24, 2003 paycheck begins with a thoughtprovoking idea from philip k. Lost in translation won the golden globe award for best motion picture musical or comedy and the satellite award for best film musical or comedy. A theatrical engagement is defined as the movie playing in a single theater for one week. Emerging from his latest assignment, a threeyear contract with an eightfigure paycheck given to him by his longtime friend aaron eckhart, jennings is jolted when he is told that during the end of his assignment, he agreed to forfeit all payment. Dec 25, 2003 michael jennings is a genius whos hired and paid handsomely by hightech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his shortterm memory is erased so hes incapable of breaching security. Ending spoiler for paycheck 2003, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. After the job, jennings wakes from the memory erasure to find himself being. At the end of each job, he has a specific section of his memory erased so that he cant remember what he just completed. Jennings is the best reverseengineer in the business. After each job, jennings shortterm memory is erased so he can not recount any project.
Dec 25, 2003 john woo directs the scifi action thriller paycheck, based on a story written by philip k. Starring ben affleck, aaron eckhart, uma thurman, and paul giamatti. I2 and faceoff comes this futuristic thriller that combines spectacular action sequences with a spellbinding mystery that will keep you guessing from beginning to breathtaking end. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs. He has his memory wiped after each assignment in order to keep his clients designs and. Paycheck was released in 2003 on thursday, december 25, 2003 there were 4 other movies released on the same date, including cold mountain, cheaper by. The story was later made, with various alterations, into the film paycheck in 2003 directed by john woo and starring ben affleck. Financial analysis of paycheck 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Michael jennings is a genius whos hired and paid handsomely by hightech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his shortterm memory is erased so hes incapable of breaching security. Paycheck is a movie that has interesting ideas, but its poor writing and. Paycheck is a movie that has interesting ideas, but its poor writing and leading actor makes it a boring and forgettable experience. When he discovers that he has forgone his paycheck in exchange for an envelope filled with seemingly unrelated items, jennings races to discover what their. Paycheck brings the scifi action to bluray on may 19th feb 26, 2009. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to email me with the details.
Except, when the project is complete and the memory erased, he runs into the snagbeing out of cash and on the run from a fleet of wild gunmen hired by the company. Dicks original short story and its aesopianlevel lessons for guns and fists, and is. Dick of paycheck is an intriguing one a supersmart computer whiz who trades not only his intellect but also his memory for big bucks. Whether its grosstonet calculations, federal and statespecific tax rates, the latest payroll insights, or a payroll solution that you seek, our hope is that you will find it at paycheckcity. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. But at the end of a threeyear job, hes told he isnt getting a paycheck and instead receives a. Safe house 2012 trailer hd movie denzel washington, ryan reynolds duration. Celebrating 20 years of our love for payroll with warm appreciation for our loyal paycheckcity fans, weve created a new paycheckcity to better serve your payroll needs. But like any good story that loses something when not told by the most efficient storyteller, paycheck is just missing the ingredients it needs to be as solid as minority report was. She makes it better, and aside from a pat hollywood ending and more silliness than that putty that comes in the plastic egg, its really not a bad film by any means. Paycheck cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. The device may be real, according to some people who have been working with secret projects. On or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status.
The film was directed by john woo and stars ben affleck, uma thurman, and aaron eckhart. He is hired by his friend rethrick to do a special job, with the promise of a multimillion dollar paycheck when sucessfully completed. Heres a list of highlights, plus one last look at websites for films opening this week. We have all the details on this ben affleck film in high definition. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasnt. Paycheck internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Reverseengineers are hired by corporations to take apart the technology of other. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. If you can get past it or maybe you dont see it that way it is a very well done twist and turn movie.
Spirit science 23 the sacred geometry movie duration. Paycheck begins with a thoughtprovoking idea from philip k. This film follows his efforts to uncover the secret of just what he was working on, what the items are for, evading arrest, and exploring his relationship with rachel porter thurman, a bioscientist, who is a vital part of triggering what is left of the scraps of memory left to him. Like most hollywood woo movies, paycheck has some decent moments but fails to rise to a higher level. Dick story of the same title, paycheck is a science fiction action adventure. Paycheck is a 2003 american science fiction action film based on the short story of the same. Even on one of his good days, this setup would have been a challenge for director john woo, whose stylish staging has turned saggy scripts into highly watchable films. The last thing he wanted tba, falling to earth tba, ghost army tba, i am still alive tba, the accountant 2 tba, justice league 2 tba. Rethrick aaron eckhart, head of a company called allcom, hires jennings to reverseengineer a secret government device. Remember the future michael jennings is a genius whos hired and paid handsomely by hightech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his shortterm memory is erased so hes incapable of breaching security. Paycheck starring ben affleck, uma thurman, aaron eckhart, paul giamatti, michael c. Upon completion of the job, however, jennings is given a filled. What seemed like a breezy idea for an engineer to net him millions of dollars, leaves him on the run for his life and piecing together why hes being chased.
The looking glass device has similarities of the device in paycheck. After each job, jennings shortterm memory is erased so he cannot recount any project information. So, for example, a film that plays in 3,000 theaters in its first week and 2,000 theaters in its second week will have had 5,000 theatrical engagements. Woo snapped back with 2003 s paycheck, but it didnt manage to restore his good name. I found it to be a rollercoaster ride of tension, thrills, romance and humor that was wellpaced. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Paycheck 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With the expectations of a lavish paycheck, jennings is willing to give up three years of his life to work on a top secret project.
This is an exciting and entertaining film, once you buy into the setup of the plot. Rent paycheck 2003 starring ben affleck and aaron eckhart on dvd and bluray. But at the end of a threeyear job, hes told he isnt getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. Dec 25, 2003 get paycheck dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Released by varese sarabande in 2004 302 066 535 2 containing music from paycheck 2003. Peluca is a short film by director jared hess, produced for an assignment while attending brigham young university in 2002. Paycheck is a 200 3 american science fiction act ion f ilm based on the short story of the same name by science fiction writer philip k. Feb 03, 2020 on or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status. Michael jennings ben affleck is a topnotch reverse engineer. And while woos direction may excel at certain times, it can. Ben affleck in paycheck 2003 john woo in paycheck 2003 as a holiday gift to the.
Paychecks not worth yours, but better than it had to be. Dick, written on july 31, 1952 and first published in the june 1953 issue of imagination. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Michael jennings ben affleck works as a reverse engineer, taking technology and figuring out how it was made. Paycheck soundtrack from 2003, composed by john powell. Superman man of steel 2 trailer 2016 hd fan made henry cavill, ben affleck duration. Waking up with his shortterm memory erased, engineer michael jennings ben affleck learns that he has been doing highly secretive work for the last three years in exchange for billions of dollars. The return of the king won the academy award for best picture, the bafta award for best film and the golden globe award for best motion picture drama. He is hunted for something he has no recollection of doing and has only a little time to work it out. The critics didnt like it much either, and for pretty good reason. Jan 08, 2011 the black sheep is an ongoing column featuring different takes on films that either the writer hated, but that the majority of film fans loved, or that the writer loved, but that most others loath. Starring ben affleck, aaron eckhart, uma thurman, and paul giamatti, the film features an impressive.
A man named michael jennings has a reputation for being the best reverseengineer money can buy. Paycheck is a 2003 science fiction thriller directed by john woo and stars ben affleck as michael jennings, a reverse engineer who undergoes a procedure to erase his memory of the secret work he performed for a technology company. Paycheck is a science fiction novelette by american writer philip k. Its dull, unconvincing, boring, and razzie wining material. From doityourself payroll to human capital management, paychex has exactly what you need to take your business where it needs to go. An engineer whose memory has been erased following a secret project evades killers to learn what it was. Everything you need to know about paycheck movie 2003. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing paycheck near you.
When he is finished, all memory of what he had been working on is ereased from his mind. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys. Corporations pay him to crack the secrets of their competitors products. During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. It was also the second film to surpass the billiondollar milestone after titanic in 1997.
Dick, exploits it for its action and plot potential, but never really develops it. While paycheck may not have as memorable stunts as that film did, its concept is what stands out most. By the end, the film seems to have lost enthusiasm for itself and should be scored with is that all there is. Ben affleck plays the lead role with conviction, and the supporting cast aaron eckhart and colm feore in. Trailer for paycheck 2003 captured from the lara croft tomb raider the cradle of life 2003 vhs tape.
The interesting part of this movie is the device that can look into the future timeline. Dick short story, paycheck is an adrenaline packed scifi thriller. James berardinelli gave the film one and a half stars out of four, calling it a bad film, complete with lackluster acting, brainless writing, and. After the job, jennings wakes from the memory erasure to find himself being chased. An utterly boring film that even miles and miles of action, explosions, car chases, and ridiculous combat cant temper, paycheck trades the subtle narrative of philip k.
Michael jennings ben affleck is a brilliant computer engineer hired. It was shown at the 2003 slamdance film festival the film is almost nine minutes long and was shot on blackandwhite 16mm film. When the job is completed, all memory of what he has been working on is erased from his mind. The films title is the spanish word for wig, referring to the wig that is purchased in the. Paycheck is a 2003 film adaptation starring ben affleck, aaron eckhart and uma thurman of the short story of the same name by science fiction writer philip k.
Paycheck was released in 2003 on thursday, december 25, 2003 there were 4 other movies released on the same date, including cold mountain, cheaper by the dozen and the company. Paycheck 2003 streaming francais vf on my block films. Website streaming film terlengkap dan terbaru dengan kualitas terbaik. Paycheck 2003 streaming hdss regarder le film complet en. Paycheck 2003 john woo synopsis, characteristics, moods. A worldfamous genius hired by hightech corporations for specialized topsecret projects, jennings routinely has his memory erased once a job is completed so. And when the job is done, his memory is erased and he learns he made over 90 million dollars over the three years. Ben affleck plays the lead role with conviction, and the supporting cast aaron eckhart and colm feore in particular as the bad guys lends credulity to an. Michael jennings is being hunted, but he doesnt know why. A worldfamous genius hired by hightech corporations for specialized topsecret projects, jennings routinely has his memory erased once a job is completed so as not to divulge any company secrets. Its like an assembly of offtheshelf parts from technothrillers. I pulled off a half a star for affleck, bringing us down to 3, but then slapped it back on because of thurman. Paycheck is a 2003 american science fiction action film based on the short story of the same name by science fiction writer philip k. With ben affleck, aaron eckhart, uma thurman, michael c.
To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. When the job is done, he has his memory of it erased. Woo snapped back with 2003s paycheck, but it didnt manage to restore his good name. Michael jennings ben affleck is a brilliant computer engineer hired for work on topsecret projects. Paycheck 2003 michael jennings ben affleck is a topnotch reverse engineer. Paychex has hr solutions to fit the needs of any size business.
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