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There are countless remakes of movies, but what about movies about remakes?
But thats just one of the many thematic uses that movies have found for clones over the decades.
They prompt wonderings about mortality and immortality, and theyre a hornets nest of theoretical ethics issues.
And yet, sometimes clone movies get it right.
25.Repli-Kate(2002)
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This 2002 sex-comedy from National Lampoon has the maturity youd expect from a 2002 sex comedy from National Lampoon.
24.Replicant(2001)
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23.Replicas(2018)
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Replicasmight claim the greatest gulf between thought-provoking, deep, and unsettling premise and dumber-than-dog-shit execution.
Instead, its undermined at every turn by the scripts baffling misunderstanding of its own tone and laughable performances.
22.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom(2018)
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21.Star Trek: Nemesis(2002)
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20.Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones(2002)
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19.The Other Me(1996)
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Theres a lesson here.
18.Multiplicity
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Mostly, though, its just a chance to see Keaton volleying with himself.
Its not Keatons best work, but going off of pure numbers it is hismostwork, so thats something.
(tie)Parts: The Clonus Horror(1979)
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Theres a reason whyMystery Science Theater 3000riffed on this movie.
And yet theres a vapidness toThe Islandthat makes you long for the lo-fi bleakness of 70s sci-fi.
15.Swan Song(2021)
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14.Oblivion(2013)
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This twist doesnt fully work, andOblivionis generally lacking in things like developed characters and narrative coherency.
Are these vibes enough to make for a good sci-fi movie?
13.Gemini Man(2019)
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12.The Boys From Brazil(1978)
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11.Infinity Pool(2023)
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10.Pokemon: The First Movie(1998)
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(And, unlikeAsh Ketchum, Ambertwo doesnt get better.)
9.They Cloned Tyrone(2023)
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Too bad, becauseThey Cloned Tyroneis a hoot.
8.Us(2019)
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Privilege and suffering are inexorably linked counterparts.
7.Moon(2009)
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6.Never Let Me Go(2010)
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5.Mickey 17(2025)
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4.Logan(2017)
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3.The Prestige(2006)
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Cloning allows Angier to take this to the extreme.
2.Dual(2022)
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Thats a fitting vibe to have when dealing with clones.
1.World of Tomorrow(2015, 2017, 2020)
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Its hard to describe the legendary indie animator Don Hertzfeldts trio of short films,World of Tomorrow.
To quote just one ofWorld of Tomorrows many breathtaking lines, Now is the envy of all the dead.
