Renaissance
September 2006
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Lisa Nesselson
It's a testament to the production design that one quickly gets caught up in the story without ever completely losing the "ooh-ahh" factor. Ominous, wall-to-wall music bolsters the appropriately uneasy mood, and the bittersweet conclusion is satisfying.
Bill Stamets
For its retro-futurist look alone, this outdated thriller set in 2054 Paris is worth seeing.
Bob Townsend
Its dark images echo in the mind's eye. And for that alone, it's worth seeing.
Moira MacDonald
An empty experience; lots of shadow and noise, adding up to very little.
Terry Lawson
It's unfortunate that it's all in the service of a story as dull as it is complicated, though if you can make it to the end without drifting off, there is a small reward.
Colin Covert
The sophistication of Renaissance is all in its ultracool appearance, with little of interest beneath its glittering surface.
Critic reviews
Lisa Nesselson
It's a testament to the production design that one quickly gets caught up in the story without ever completely losing the "ooh-ahh" factor. Ominous, wall-to-wall music bolsters the appropriately uneasy mood, and the bittersweet conclusion is satisfying.
Bill Stamets
For its retro-futurist look alone, this outdated thriller set in 2054 Paris is worth seeing.
Bob Townsend
Its dark images echo in the mind's eye. And for that alone, it's worth seeing.
Moira MacDonald
An empty experience; lots of shadow and noise, adding up to very little.
Terry Lawson
It's unfortunate that it's all in the service of a story as dull as it is complicated, though if you can make it to the end without drifting off, there is a small reward.
Colin Covert
The sophistication of Renaissance is all in its ultracool appearance, with little of interest beneath its glittering surface.
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Cast and credits
Actors | Daniel Craig, Ian Holm, Kevork Malikyan, Catherine McCormack |
Producers | Roch Lener, Alexis Vonarb, Aton Soumache |
Director | Christian Volckman |
Writers | Alexandre De La Patelliere, Mathieu Delaporte, Jean-Bernard Pouy, Patrick Raynal |
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English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
105 minutes
Rating
R
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