Replicas

About Replicas

"Replicas" is a 2019 American science fiction thriller film directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff. The story revolves around a neuroscientist William Foster (Keanu Reeves) who attempts to bring back his family to life after a tragic car accident, using a highly advanced technology of human cloning. Even though successful, their illegal and unethical resurrection harvests consequences.

Making / Production

Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, “Replicas” is written by Chad St. John, based on a story by Stephen Hamel. The movie was produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Gao, Stephen Hamel, Keanu Reeves, Luis A. Riefkohl and released by Entertainment Studios.

Actors

• Keanu Reeves as William Foster, a daring neuroscientist who bends all ethics to restore his family. Reeves convincingly captivates the audience with his deep grief and desperation.
• Alice Eve as Mona Foster, William's wife who gets reborn as a clone. Eve impeccably embodies the role's emotional implications.
• Thomas Middleditch as Ed Whittle, Foster’s assistant and friend, who brings a touch of humor and tension to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Keanu Reeves performed most of his own stunts in the film.
• The surgical robot used in the movie is an actual surgical system - the da Vinci Surgical System.
• The film takes a close view to some very real issues in neurosciences and cloning technology.

Quotes

• William Foster: "We’re the sum total of what has happened to us and how we’ve processed it. That’s what makes us us. It’s all neurochemistry."
• Ed Whittle: "You can't play God without being acquainted with the devil."

Music / Soundtrack

• The film’s original music was composed by Mark Kilian and Jose Ojeda.
• The Soundtrack encapsulates the thrilling environment of the movie while also depicting the emotional turmoil of its characters.

Awards

Although the movie didn't bag any awards, Keanu Reeves received praise for his exceptional acting in portraying a desperate father and loving husband's role.