• Self/less (2015)

    Billionaire industrialist Damian Hale (Ben Kingsley) is master of his universe, until he encounters a foe that he can't defeat: cancer. His only hope is a radical medical procedure called "shedding," in which his consciousness is transferred to a healthy body. After the procedure, Damian, now called Edward (Ryan Reynolds), starts a new life in New Orleans, but he's plagued by disturbing images. When he delves into Edward's mysterious origin, he learns that some will kill to keep it secret.

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Self/less
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Release Date: July 10th, 2015

PG-13 |1 hr 56 min

Plot Summary

Billionaire industrialist Damian Hale (Ben Kingsley) is master of his universe, until he encounters a foe that he can't defeat: cancer. His only hope is a radical medical procedure called "shedding," in which his consciousness is transferred to a healthy body. After the procedure, Damian, now called Edward (Ryan Reynolds), starts a new life in New Orleans, but he's plagued by disturbing images. When he delves into Edward's mysterious origin, he learns that some will kill to keep it secret.

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Martinez, Matthew Goode, Victor Garber, Derek Luke, Michelle Dockery, Ben Kingsley, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen

Director: Tarsem

Genres: Action , Science fiction , Thriller

Production Co: Ram Bergman

Distributors: Focus Features

Keywords: Doctor , Intense , Deception , Car , Brooding , Mystery , Bar , 2010s ,

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  • 50
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    You'd think a movie about transplanting human consciousness would be smarter than this. show more

  • 70
    John HazeltonScreen International

    There are enough twists and turns in Self/less to keep things interesting show more

  • 50
    Stephen FarberThe Hollywood Reporter

    The intriguing story degenerates into a flat-out action movie with car chases and violent shootouts that are competently filmed by Singh but seem to come from a far more conventional film. show more

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