The Gene Generation
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{{Infobox film
| name = The Gene Generation
| image = The Gene Generation.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| alt =
| director = Pearry Reginald Teo
| producer = Keith Collea
| writer = Keith Collea
Pearry Reginald Teo
| starring = Bai Ling
Parry Shen
Alec Newman
Michael Shamus Wiles
Faye Dunaway
Robert David Hall
Rebecca Parisi
| music = Scott Glasgow
Ronan Harris
| cinematography = Anthony G. Nakonechnyj
| editing = Carmelo Casalenuovo
| distributor = Lionsgate
| released = {{Film date|2007|09|27|American Film Institute|2008|06|05|United States}}
| country = United States
| language = English
}}
The Gene Generation is a 2007 biopunk science fiction action film about an assassin who battles DNA hackers. The film was directed by Pearry Reginald Teo, and stars Bai Ling, Parry Shen, Faye Dunaway, and Alec Newman.
Synopsis
An assassin named Michelle battles DNA Hackers.{{Clarification needed|reason=What is a DNA hacker?|date=July 2024}} Her younger brother Jackie becomes involved in a robbery, propelling him into DNA Hacking and crime. As the siblings face multiple challenges, including gunfights, they must navigate their way through a difficult world.
The film focuses on issues of morality, especially those linked to urban decay, and desperation.
Cast
- Bai Ling – Michelle
- Parry Shen – Jackie
- Alec Newman – Christian
- Michael Shamus Wiles – Solemn
- Faye Dunaway – Josephine Hayden
- Robert David Hall – Abraham
- Rebecca Parisi – Julianne
- Tom Choi – Dad
Visual effects
- Shero Rauf – 3D lead artist
- Dobri Georgiev – lead CGI artist
- Milen Jeliazkov – 2D lead artist
DVD release
It was released on Region 1 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001NJTFDU |title=The Gene Generation [DVD] [2007]: Amazon.co.uk: Bai Ling, Pearry Reginald Teo: DVD |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |date=2009-02-28 |accessdate=2009-03-16}}
Soundtrack and score
The soundtrack for the film features various tracks by Combichrist, Encephalon and Tribal Machine, while the score was composed by Scott Glasgow with additional music by Ronan Harris of VNV Nation. The score was released on CD by the Varèse Sarabande label in March 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.soundtrackinfo.com/title/tracks.asp?genegeneration |title=The Gene Generation Album Tracklist |publisher=SoundtrackINFO |date=2009-03-31 |accessdate=2009-04-28}}
The following tracks are listed at the end of the film:
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Song Title | Writer | Performer | Published by | Courtesy of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Your Body Beat | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Sand of History | Sever Bronny | Tribal Machine | Lamina Dereves Productions | |
| This Shit Will Fuck You Up | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Demeter | Ronan Harris | Ronan Harris | AMV Talpa | |
| What The Fuck is Wrong With You | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Electro Head | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Rise | Matt Gifford, Sam Mainier | Encephalon | Urban Morphology (BMI) | Hive Records |
| Hate | Keith Arem | Contagion | Virtual Audio Publishing | PCB Productions |
Sequel
On February 4, 2010, it was revealed that a sequel, The Gene Generation: War of the Bloodlines, was in development. Filming was due to begin in March 2010 and be completed by September 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2010/02/04/EXCLUSIVE-Sequel-goodness-in-GENE-GENERATION-WAR-OF-THE-BLOODLINES |title=Exclusive: Sequel goodness in GENE GENERATION: WAR OF THE BLOODLINES [UPDATED!] |publisher=Quietearth.us |date= |accessdate=2010-06-21}} However, since this announcement there have been no further details on the status of the production.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb title|0438052|The Gene Generation}}
- [http://www.soundtrackdb.com/soundtrack/673/the-gene-generation-soundtrack The Gene Generation Soundtrack Review]
- {{rotten-tomatoes|gene_generation}}
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Category:American science fiction action films
Category:American dystopian films
Category:2000s English-language films
Category:2007 science fiction action films
Category:Films about telepresence
Category:Girls with guns films
Category:Films adapted into comics