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The main virtues of *Surrogates* lie in its ability to present a dystopian future that is credible and plausible, making it easy to imagine as a tangible possibility.
The film is set in the very near future, evoking a *Blade Runner*-esque style, and addresses an issue based on historical precedents: how scientific advances, originally designed to improve the quality of life of certain patients, can end up being dominated by economic interests and fall into the hands of superficial and uncontrolled commercialism.
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On this basis, the film constructs an effective narrative that develops a solid and well-structured plot.
Although it is not a masterpiece, it manages to maintain an adequate pace without falling into the abuse of high-tech actions that, despite being popular, would not have added substance to the film.
This approach may be disappointing for some viewers, but it is one of the script's achievements, limiting itself to showing the physical capabilities of the surrogates without saturating the screen with lengthy and empty special effects scenes. This restraint reinforces the criticism that the film seeks to convey.
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The film stands out not only for its initial premise and unexpected plot twists, but also for the script's clever nods and efficient handling of the narrative pace.
Although some explanatory scenes lose their naturalness, they fulfill their function of connecting the elements of the story without leaving loose ends.
In addition, the performances are solid, the characters are well constructed, and the final resolution leaves a satisfying impression.
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All of this allows the film to be valued as a notable offering within the science fiction genre.
It is unlikely to achieve widespread acceptance among the general public, but it seems destined to occupy a special place in the collections of fans of the genre.