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Summary While tweaking their current project, two young engineers accidentally discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities--ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next. (ThinkFilm...

Directed By: Shane Carruth

Written By: Shane Carruth

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 149 User Ratings
7.4
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Summary While tweaking their current project, two young engineers accidentally discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities--ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next. (ThinkFilm...

Directed By: Shane Carruth

Written By: Shane Carruth

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
68
60% Positive
15 Reviews
32% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
68
60% Positive
15 Reviews
32% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 149 User Ratings
7.4
74% Positive
111 Ratings
18% Mixed
27 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 149 User Ratings
7.4
74% Positive
111 Ratings
18% Mixed
27 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings

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Production Company ERBP
Release Date Oct 8, 2004
Duration 1 h 17 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline If you always want what you can't have, what do you want when you can have anything?
Film Independent Spirit Awards
4 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Village Voice Film Poll
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination