Paycheck (2003)

Director: John Woo
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Michael Jennings is a reverse engineer and what he does is technical jobs for certain companies and as soon as he is done, his memory of the work he has done is wiped out. Now the longest he has been contracted is 2 months. But now billionaire, James Rethrick offers him a job that would last 2 years, maybe 3, and he promises that he will probably earn 8 figures. Michael agrees. Before beginning he turns in all of his personal effects. And when the job is done, his memory is erased and he learns he made over 90 million dollars over the three years. When he goes to claim it and his personal effects, he discovers that prior to the erasure of his memory he waived his rights to the money he earned and that the items that were given to him were not the ones he gave when he began. Later he is arrested by the FBI who say that he committed some act of treason and murder. It's while he is in custody that he escapes using some the items that he was given. He later meets with a friend who giv

4.3 (3 customer reviews)

I really liked it

Sure there a few things which stretch credibility but they are very few once you accept that this is set in the not-too-distant future. Won’t write home to momma, but will definitely feel that you’ve been entertained.


Better than expected

Low expectations move the story along! Never read reviews! Never, never believe bored reviewers that gave this film 27%! Remember 27% of pro reviewers like this film.


Very good movie

Nice movie odd twist.

Title
Paycheck (2003)
Director
John Woo
Release Date
Sales Price
14.99 USD
Rental Price
3.99 USD