The film follows hitman Henry Brogan who is Will Smith in *Gemini Man* as he considers leaving his dangerous line of work to begin a new chapter of his life. Through his film the viewer witnesses an exciting alteration to the age-old tale of the hunter encountering a version of himself as his hunter. The opening premise creates opportunities through visual storytelling to examine human identity and personality choices which ultimately merges action with science fiction thoughtfully.
Although Will Smith portrays both assassin versions seamlessly, his performance shows what it takes to portray characters spanning many ages effectively while adding deep emotions to each role. Beyond action stories the film shows audiences two main themes that explore reflection about self and consequences of choices while making them evaluate Henry’s moral ambiguity. Through this reflective perspective the story becomes deeper in substance which creates lasting effects as people face their personal history.
The film stands out visually through its advanced digital young-aging technology for Smith and by its dynamic fight choreography in various scenes. The film suffers minor setbacks because of predictable storylines along with underdeveloped characters even though its striking visual elements remain its strongest point. The film forces viewers to ponder about their life decisions through an unanswered question which asks whether they would modify their existing path if granted a second opportunity.
