Paycheck is a 2003 film adaptation of the short story Paycheck by science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. The movie was directed by John Woo and features Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman and Aaron Eckhart as the principal actors. Paul Giamatti and Colm Feore also appear.
Panned by critics and largely ignored by the viewing public, the movie was seen primarily as an action-adventure vehicle for Affleck. Some critics called this one of Woo's worst films, possibly because he downplayed many of the story's science fiction elements for transition to film. Fans of Philip K. Dick tend to be very critical of the movie.
Ben Affleck won Worst Actor from the Golden Raspberry Awards for his work in the movie, as well as in Gigli and Daredevil. After asking why he did not get his trophy, he was presented the Razzie live on Larry King Live a week later, which he promptly broke. The broken Razzie sold on eBay for enough money to cover the hall rental for the following year's ceremonies.
Cast
Ben Affleck - Michael Jennings
Aaron Eckhart - James Rethrick
Colm Feore - John Wolfe
Uma Thurman - Dr. Rachel Porter
Paul Giamatti - Shorty
Joe Morton - Ag. Dodge
Michael C. Hall - Ag. Klein
Peter Friedman - Atty. Gen. Brown
Christopher Kennedy - Dr. Stevens
Ivana Milicevic - Maya
Kathryn Morris - Rita Dunne
Krista Allen - Holographic Woman
