david-sarkies
Cloning doesn't seem to be as much of an issue now as it was back when this film was released, particularly since the famous Dolly didn't actually live for that long. Okay, there was been a ban on cloning in place since then, but you don't seem to hear as much about it anymore. Anyway, back then it is not surprising that an Arnie action movie, and this is basically what this film is - an Arnie action movie - came out with this idea in mind. It also isn't surprising that the bad guys seem to be the biotechology firm because, well, as one person told me the biotechnology department at his university seemed to be like some sort of James Bond super villain's lab.
So, Arnie comes home one day to discover that there is an identical replica of him in his house. Now, cloning animals has been going on for some time, but cloning humans is a big no no. In fact not only is it illegal, but clones are considered to be void of any rights whatsoever and are to be terminated on sight. This is why these thugs appear to basically get rid of Arnie because they don't want anybody to know that they are actually cloning anybody. Well. We can pretty much guess what happens from there - Arnie goes on a rampage, kills the bad guy, and everybody lives happily ever after.
The problem with cloning is that there seems to be an assumption that when we are cloned we pretty much become the clone, but honestly, I'm not actually convinced about that. In truth, there is so much we don't know about the brain, such as what makes us, us, that if we were to create a clone then we are probably just creating a completely new person. There is no suggestion that we are going to be able to transfer our consciousness into that new body, which means that if we are using clones to prolong our lives then we are probably just acting in vein.
Okay, I am probably going a little too deep into what is basically an Arnie action flick, but we can't ignore these ideas because films like this are actually exploring these ideas. If we clone ourselves are our clones us, or are they completely different people. Moreso, if we are running around while our clone is running around do we experience both bodies - if not, then I guess this whole creating a replica in case we die isn't going to do us any good - we are still going to die.
Interestingly though, there is this idea that it is not so much the rich and powerful protecting themselves, but protecting their investments. At the opening we have a multi-million dollar football player suffer a serious injury that will sideline him for, well, forever. So they kill him and bring in his clone. As such, it is actually working to make humans more of a commodity than they already are. Further, there is this idea that they have built in diseases to limit their life span, just in case they decide to do something that we don't particularly like. If that happens, well, we just kill them and then wheel out a clone that hasn't had that revelation yet - a great way to protect one's investments. Sure, they might not be the same person, but in reality that's probably what they want.
As for the film, well, as I mentioned, it's an Arnie action flick, and if you like these types of films the you are surely going to be entertained for the two odd hours that it takes for this film to run.
theromanempire-1
I really can't explain why this film bombed in the box office with just 34 millions gross in USA and just 96 millions gross worldwide.
I also can't explain why this film never took positive reviews from the critics and even from a lot of fans it's considered an average Arnold B-Movie when it's exactly the opposite.
this film is not only an A grade movie but it's the best movie in years from this genre.
I think it's even better than Arnold's masterpiece total recall.
the reason is not only that it had a lot of action a great plot and twists but it's also brought the dilemma of where the human race is going if those clone experiments become reality in our lives.
cloning is already happening today and this film foretold that some 20 years ago. it's a film which foretold the near future and it's considered an average film ? really ? this film should be re-released now and gross like a billion dollars. morals....all are tested in this film. personally I love all of Arnold's films but if I had to choose ONE film from him to have I would pick this one without a further thinking. one of the few films that gets from me not just an A grade but an A ++++++
Smoreni Zmaj
Do not let Arnold in leading role mislead you. Although this movie is an action, it's not just an action, it's a lot more than just that. It deals with serious topic and, although it is not too philosophical, it definitely doesn't banalize it. It is satisfactory intelligent and has just enough depth to challenge imagination and arouse thoughts. The biggest flaw, in my opinion, is that final twist is too predictable and if you watch carefully enough you'll know how it ends at the very beginning. It's a shame cause this story has serious potential for great mindfak. Then again, it would be too much to expect from Schwarzenegger movie. Even this way it's already surprisingly deep for an action movie.7/10
adonis98-743-186503
The 6th Day is another underrated Schwarzenegger movie (Last Action Hero, Eraser, Jingle All The Way, Terminator Genisys) The Acting is good, the direction is smart and the film has too much action and 2 Schwarzeneggers killing bad guys and throwing one liners the effects are good for a 2000 film. Tony Goldwyn is a really great bad guy the soundtrack is amazing and really touching at times. I think a 5.9 is a little harsh for this movie more like a 7 or a 7.5 at least. Arnold Schwarzenegger Fans and Sci-Fi fans will love this film is full of action and laughs and it has 2 Arnolds what else do you want? A 10 out of 10 for me loved it!!!
