- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 95 min
- Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Starring: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tony Shalhoub ... see all
- Director: Gary Fleder
- Plot: An engineer creates the ultimate weapon in a battle against aliens, only to be suspected as an alien himself. Second in a three-part anthology on relationships between humans and aliens.
User Reviews
Our future looks grim.
Jul 08, 2008
jimbasil9 - yahoo.com
Jul 08, 2008jimbasil9 - yahoo.com
Good cast, well acted, well directed. For a modern audience this film will not meet most viewers expectations, but as a Sci-Fi lover, Imposter is a terrific film and will not disappoint. Never flashy and not necessarily an arty picture just... Full review
Impostor:A Made-For-TV Movie in Theatrical Release
Jun 18, 2007
fjv1966 - yahoo.com
Jun 18, 2007fjv1966 - yahoo.com
This one should have been left on the shelf to continue collecting dust, but I read a good review on a sci-fi fan site and gave it a try. Don't make the same mistake I did. Strictly formula stuff with dreadful... Full review
Creepy ending...
Jul 08, 2006
ThePhantom75 - yahoo.com
Jul 08, 2006ThePhantom75 - yahoo.com
Decent flick but has a few flaws. Some of the special effects/constumes/sets lacking in certain areas and the story had a few snags. Overall though, the movie was entertaining and kept you guessing. Furthermore, implications the movie makes are definately disturbing.... Full review
A movie with a killer ending
Mar 23, 2005
champtwenty1 - yahoo.com
Mar 23, 2005champtwenty1 - yahoo.com
Great Sci-Fi action / suspense flick. If you are into science fiction movies, add this to your collection. If you are not into science fiction movies, watch the movie! The ending is to die for.... Full review
What a waste of talent and story
Mar 23, 2005
erikszpyra2003 - yahoo.com
Mar 23, 2005erikszpyra2003 - yahoo.com
A look of rage and disbelief spread over the faces of the movie goers faces in the theare. You can tell which scenes were added uselessly to the 30min short movie it was conceived from. I waited a long time for... Full review
Loved it!
Dec 30, 2004
tazwayoutthere - yahoo.com
Dec 30, 2004tazwayoutthere - yahoo.com
This movie is a perfect example as to why Gary Sinise is one of my all time favorite actors! This was one of the most original stories I've seen in a long time. I remember when they first started advertising it,... Full review
Awesome Sci Fic Movie
Apr 07, 2004
amfields2000 - yahoo.com
Apr 07, 2004amfields2000 - yahoo.com
This movie although not marketed properly, is extremely awesome to watch. It will keep you on the edge of your sit all the way to the end of the movie.... Full review
cool movie
Mar 11, 2004
agentj8 - yahoo.com
Mar 11, 2004agentj8 - yahoo.com
I liked this movie when I rented it I got the directors cut version and it ended up being rated r I liked the story where he gets accused of being a cyborg with a bomb in his head and he... Full review
Sinise is good but the rest sucks
Dec 04, 2003
durhamwrestler189_2003 - yahoo.com
Dec 04, 2003durhamwrestler189_2003 - yahoo.com
This movie had very poor special effects and acting for the type of movie it was. Vincet D. was much better in Full Metal Jacket than this pile of crap.... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 27, 2008Urban Cinefile
It's just a pity that Fleder can't manage to raise the great film that lies beneath the surface.
Impostor is based on the Philip K. Dick short story of the same name and was originally slated as a 30 minute portion of an anthology film.
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| Jul 20, 2002DVD Town
Let's hope they succeed better than "Impostor.
For a better, more-focused treatment of the short story, I suggest you skip down and read my comments in the "Extras" department.
OK, the character gets chased a lot.
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| Jul 20, 2002DVD Town
Turns out D'Onofrio's character is the most intriguing in the movie.....And this despite the formidable acting presence of Gary Sinise in the title role and the experience of action director Gary Fleder ("Kiss the Girls," "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead") at the helm.....For a better, more-focused treatment of the short story, I suggest you skip down and read my comments in the "Extras" department..... ... Full Review
| Jul 09, 2002DVD Talk
Even without knowing the film's history, Impostor feels somewhat padded.
Originally conceived as one part of a three-part anthology film, Impostor became a standalone feature after producers loved what they saw in Fleder's short film.
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| Jul 01, 2002CultureCartel.com
Not to mention that Impostor is also a poor rip-off of almost every good, highly-regarded action film preceding it.
Such is the case of Impostor , adapted from the venerable Philip K. Dick short story by long-time collaborators Gary Fleder and Scott Rosenberg ( Things to Do in Denver When Youre Dead , which should have been Clue #1 that Impostor was going to nauseate).
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News
Impostor - PG-13
commonsensemedia.org –
2002-03-01
Even an outstanding cast, some good special effects, and an intriguing idea from a first-rate writer can't save this sci-fi thriller from a poor script and unimaginative direction. ... Full Article
Impostor
popmatters.com –
2002-01-04
A couple of weeks ago, before Christmas, I caught Gary Sinise hawking Impostor on The Daily Show and then, Leno. Both were uncomfortable appearances, and not just because Sinise is a seriously serious guy who never looks happy in such... ... Full Article
Impostor
moviesonline.ca –
2002-01-04
At a time when the earth has been at war with an alien force for over a decade, the latest work of lauded government scientist Spencer Olham (Sinise) promises to save the planet. ... Full Article
In Impostor, it's 2079 and Earth is at war with a race of aliens called the Centauri.Our hero, Spencer Olham (Gary Sinise), is a brilliant and respected weapons scientist with a beautiful wife, Maya (Madeleine Stowe). ... Full Article
Phillip K. Dick was a visionary both in his ability to create and stare down the inevitable conflicts of dystopian futures and in his ability to dexterously meld genres. ... Full Article
The best thing about Impostor is the cast which includes Gary Sinse, Madeleine Stowe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tony Shalhoub, Tim Guinee, Mekhi Phifer and Gary Dourdan. ... Full Article

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