An extremely wealthy elderly man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man but everything may not be as good as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origins and the secret organization that will kill to keep its secrets.
An extremely wealthy elderly man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man but everything may not be as good as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origins and the secret organization that will kill to keep its secrets.
The film critiques the exploitation of the less fortunate by the wealthy through unethical advanced technology, aligning with left-leaning concerns about class inequality and corporate power. Its resolution, however, emphasizes individual moral transformation and personal justice rather than systemic change.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but the central protagonist's identity remains consistently a white male. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, nor does it center on DEI themes, focusing instead on identity, ethics, and corporate greed.
The film "Self/less" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual male protagonist and his relationships with women (his daughter and the wife of the body's original owner), leaving no room for LGBTQ+ representation.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in action roles that involve such combat scenarios.
Self/less is an original science fiction film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Self/less" is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning none had a prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
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