Oh my sweet heavens! Has everyone seen this trailer!? When Richard Linklater made "Waking Life" after a long period of gestation primarily caused by that always present "technological line in the sand," you just knew looking at that film that there were so many other stories that could be told with a unique sensibility in that strangely concocted potion of digital filming and post production "re-animation" that made "Waking Life" a visual, if not holistic treasure. A "Scanner Darkly" looks like it will be a treat and just the sort of story suited to the dream like quality of this style of animation production. From IMDB:
Based on famous science fiction writer Philip K. Dick's novel set in a future world where America has lost the war on drugs, undercover cop Fred (Keanu Reeves) is one of many agents hooked on the popular drug Substance D, which causes its users to develop split personalities. Fred, for instance, is also Bob, a notorious drug dealer. Along with his superior officers, Fred sets up an elaborate scheme to catch Bob and tear down his operation.
Click here for an official note about the film from the Philip K. Dick Trust. I'm excited about this one! It has some real potential to surprise...
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