S1m0ne
2002
Left in the lurch when a temperamental actress walks off the set, director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) is in trouble. Not only is he without a star, but his studio-exec ex-wife (Catherine Keener) fires him, endangering his chance at a comeback. So he decides to take matters into his own hands ... digitally, that is. He creates the ultimate star: Simone, a beautiful, computer-generated actress who will always do exactly what he says. Or will she?
Synopsis compliments of Netflix
Drama
The cast is excellent, and the story is original - well suited to the time it was made, when CGI was just coming into its own. The plot is an interesting commentary on acting, fame, expectations and perceptions.
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