The Final Cut (2004): Set in a world with memory implants, Robin Williams plays a cutter, someone with the power of final edit over people's recorded histories. His latest assignment is one that puts him in danger. (6.1)
Director: Omar Naim
Stars: Robin Williams, James Caviezel and Mira Sorvino
Contrary the IMDB blurb above, it isn't a memory implant; rather, it is an implant that records everything a person does (sees and hears). The storyline brings up a lot of ethical questions such as what are the responsibilities of the cutters, what becomes of the true identities of the implant wearers, do the wearers have to tell the by-standers of being recorded, etc. While the idea of implanted memory recorders is futuristic, the director has gone with the classic look of wood-paneled machines, old-time radio type consoles, etc, which is quaint and gives a nice touch. Very interesting story and Robin Williams plays another serious role wonderfully. My Rating: 7.0
