@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Half-Life: Uplink
A controversial short film that was commissioned by Havas Interactive and Cendant Software, and produced by British marketing agency Cruise Control, to promote the UK release of Sierra On-Line and Valve Software's debut videogame "Half-Life".
Quick Stats
5.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
5m
Runtime
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorJamie Matson
WriterAnthony Potter
ComposerNick Stocker
EditorYan Miles
Produced by
Cruise Control
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Half-Life: Uplink yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Patrick Malone
Jaz Meadows
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Kit Hillier
Scientist
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Anthony Potter
Marine
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Philippa Norman
Assassin
A
Anthony Potter
HECU Soldier
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Phillipa Norman
Bill
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Kathy Levin
HEV Suit (voice)
Mike Shapiro
Security Guard (Archive Footage)
