In 2017, humans no longer interact with each other personally. They do so through their surrogates, which they control from the comfort of their homes. Of course, not everybody uses a surrogate. There are those who believe surrogacy is immoral, and are confined to surrogate-free zones. Almost all crime has been erased thanks to surrogacy, because murder is impossible. No matter what happens to a surrogate, be it incineration, or being smashed to pieces, nothing bad can happen to the operator.
 

     At least, that’s what’s supposed to happen. FBI Agent Tom Greer, portrayed by Bruce Willis, is sent to investigate the destruction of two surrogates, which, oddly, resulted in the deaths of the operators. It happens again when five police officers die after their surrogates were shut down. How did this happen? 

     The film is not perfect. Some of the dialogue is not the best. And there are other flaws; several are in the plot, which I won’t discuss as to not spoil the film. But it is worth seeing because of its important message, and you will not be disappointed that you saw this film.

     Surrogates has a significant underlying message that is very timely in a world where now people have surrogates of their own in various M.M.O.R.P.G.’s [Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game], such as World of Warcraft. Is this right?

     “Live the life you’ve always dreamed of.” A surrogate maker advertises. “You are living a lie,” An anti-surrogate activist counters. Personally, I’m uneasy about the prospect of surrogacy. Is it all people in the future will do, lie around at home doing practically nothing? I feel it takes away some of what makes us human. Yes, we still interact with each other, but it loses that personal touch.

     A final question: If you had the option, would you destroy surrogacy, or preserve it?