The Final Cut (2004)

Cool idea: some people have recording devices purchased by their parents and implanted their brains pre-birth. Every single thing that person sees and hears throughout their life is caught on the device along with time stamping. "Cutters" have the prestigious job of editing this footage post-death for loved ones to view at the funeral.

They could have done so much with the concept -- but, instead, it all comes down to nothing more than pettiness (family members deciding which memories are a "must," etc.). I couldn't believe that there wasn't at least the point made that murders are almost non-existent because you never know if the victim is recording...what an oversight!

Robin Williams, once again, does his "why the hell did you ever give me an Oscar" shtick... you know, the same one he showed us in One Hour Photo and, oh, just look at his IMDb list and take your pick. And the mysterious memory that haunts him is completely ridiculous as is the way in which he gets a clue that it might be faulty (he cleans his glasses the same way?? give me a break).

A stupid, stupid waste of a decent idea.

D+