Right from the opening exposition montage, I immediately liked the dystopian sci-fi premise of this movie. Global over-population. Mandatory one child rule. Oppressive regime. Seven identical sisters who are in hiding. Chase sequences. Shots fired. Things go boom. Yes, there are a lot of elements in this film that should feel familiar to most movie goers, but the combination of all of them has produced an entertaining sci-fi thriller anyway.
Probably the main highlight of this movie is that Noomi Rapace has to play the seven identical sisters, and somehow manage to make them look and act different from each other (hello Tatiana Maslany). I give Rapace a lot of credit on pulling off acting as seven different characters in one movie, and it is for the most part an incredible feat. It's not completely convincing in some regards however, but it's good work nonetheless. Although it's not as demanding, I have to also give kudos to Clara Read for playing the younger version of the sisters.
The story itself is enjoyable enough to keep you watching until the end of the movie. As a thriller, it keeps a decently good pace to keep the excitement going. As a mystery, it's just enough to keep you guessing, but you'll likely figure the whole thing out before the final act. I would say that while there is a derivative feel to the plot progression, it should still manage to surprise you with some scenes. If there are any real problems with the screenplay, it's the fact that there are some obvious plot conveniences, that threaten to ruin your suspension of disbelief.
While "What Happened To Monday" has many moments of cleverness, as well as some very thought provoking themes, it unfortunately doesn't feel like it completely meets it's own ambitions. It gets really close, but not quite there. Either way, I had a lot of fun watching this, and that's usually what matters the most.
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