Del Toro does not make Tyler a symbol of science gone out of control or of science for greed, instead he makes her a scientist who in doing good has created a monster and has to live with that guilt.
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07/10/08
Mimic (1997)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:16
Rotten:13
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: When a cockroach-spread plague threatens to decimate the child population of New York City, evolutionary biologist Susan Tyler and her research associates rig up a species of "Judas" bugs and... [More]
Starring: Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Alexander Goodwin, Giancarlo Giannini
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
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02/27/01
a real creepfest, directed for maximum chilliness
07/29/02
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Del Toro proves that he doesn't just have a way with the poetic stuff: He can construct a nail-biter with the best of them.
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Preposterous, yes, but a lot of fun.
02/14/09
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Top CriticA fun, goopy throwback to the Monster Flicks of yesterday.
07/29/02
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Del Toro did what he set out to do, make an intelligent, enjoyable 'big bug' film.
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Top CriticIt looks scary, but it doesn't feel scary. The elements are in place, but they're too familiar. Surprise is gone.
06/18/02
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