Paycheck

Name: Paycheck
Director: John Woo
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore

2003Dir. John Woo1h 59m

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Runtime1h 59m

Released2003

Budget$60M

Box office$117.2M

DirectorJohn Woo

About This Movie

Paycheck has this unique mix of John Woo's action style and a sci-fi twist. The premise is intriguing – a guy who loses his memory after each job, which leads to some wild scenarios. The pacing is pretty tight, and once it gets going, you're in for a ride. Ben Affleck is solid as Jennings, and his chemistry with Uma Thurman adds a nice layer. There's something about that early 2000s aesthetic – the practical effects, especially during the action sequences, feel tangible. It’s not a perfect film, but it definitely has that distinctive Woo flair, complete with elaborate shootouts and a sense of fate. Definitely a curiosity in the sci-fi action genre.

Director: John Woo, known for stylish action.Adapted from a story by Philip K. Dick.Released in 2003, a mix of practical and CGI effects.Features a memorable score by John Powell.