A Scanner Darkly Explores the world of disconnection, drugs, paranoia and loss of self. It is set in the not to distant future. Adapted from the same titled book from genius writer, Phillip Dick, one would expect the same break from objective reality, dark humor mixed with sadness of existence that all his books have. This much it the movie has, but it lacks the poignancy of the book and much of the story is not clear enough for people who haven't read the book. It ends up being more on Par with Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas.
The bottom line is this is a fun movie for people who have read the book or or familiar with Phillip Dicks other writings. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend it (its too esoteric), and Minority Report and Bladerunner are better adaptations for those new to the Brilliant writings of Phillip Dick. A Scanner Darkly is is a terrific Sci-Fi Novel.
The bottom line is this is a fun movie for people who have read the book or or familiar with Phillip Dicks other writings. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend it (its too esoteric), and Minority Report and Bladerunner are better adaptations for those new to the Brilliant writings of Phillip Dick. A Scanner Darkly is is a terrific Sci-Fi Novel.