# Impostor (2001)

> A hunted government scientist races through a war-scarred future to determine whether he is humanity’s defender or an alien-made impostor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2848

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director: Gary Fleder
- Cast: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Mekhi Phifer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tony Shalhoub, Tim Guinee, Gary Dourdan, Lindsay Crouse
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160399/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, propulsive, dread-filled, late night science fiction, action thriller marathon

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