Gareth Edwards' "The Creator" isn't a paint by numbers sci-fi flick; it's a trip into a mind-bending and emotional alternate future - with battle between two philosophies that cannot coexist. One side of humanity seeks harmony between AI and humans; the other side fights to win the "Humans versus AI" conflict, believing that loss = extinction. It's like trying to choose between a digital utopia and an Armageddon nightmare. Gareth Edwards pulls it off with style.
The movie juxtaposes between these two contrasting worldviews using visually stunning "uniforms." One team is represented by "Zen" like New Asian "harmony" vibe that values all life; while the other team uses a military industrial complex motif, dark corridors, heartless soldiers. At the same time, you have a group of researchers attempting to create/raise an electronic savior figure that will rescue the oppressed AI - a futuristic "Moses." It's done well.
The film's visuals are nothing short of spectacular. Gareth Edwards, despite reportedly raiding the piggy bank for his budget, manages to weave magic with the camera. (It has to be...right?!? I mean look at the price!) The scenes are a visual feast, and you find yourself forgiving any budget constraints because the cinematography is on point.
The special effects - they're downright incredible. Every frame is a testament to Edwards' visual genius. He filmed this all on location, without "Green Screens" and then had the effects' studios work within the palette he and his cinematographer created. Mr. Edwards has pioneered a way to make a low-budget blockbuster without sacrificing an ounce of the sci-fi wow factor. This movie (and Godzilla Minus One) is going to re-invent how studios spend their money.
"The Creator" was a roller-coaster of emotions and ideas, wrapped up nicely for my holiday season. Gareth Edwards manages to juggle the complexities of his AI vision while treating our eyes to a cinematic smorgasbord of awe-inspiring scenery and mind-blowing special effects. It doesn't matter if you're into the whole "Can humans and AI be friends?" debate or whether or not the U. S. MIC is bad, etc. "The Creator" is a sci-fi gem that does what "Sci-Fi" is supposed to do.
I loved it - 9/10. (Btw, I couldn't get my kids to watch this for some reason. They heard that it was "too slow" and for the "over forty crowd!?!")
The movie juxtaposes between these two contrasting worldviews using visually stunning "uniforms." One team is represented by "Zen" like New Asian "harmony" vibe that values all life; while the other team uses a military industrial complex motif, dark corridors, heartless soldiers. At the same time, you have a group of researchers attempting to create/raise an electronic savior figure that will rescue the oppressed AI - a futuristic "Moses." It's done well.
The film's visuals are nothing short of spectacular. Gareth Edwards, despite reportedly raiding the piggy bank for his budget, manages to weave magic with the camera. (It has to be...right?!? I mean look at the price!) The scenes are a visual feast, and you find yourself forgiving any budget constraints because the cinematography is on point.
The special effects - they're downright incredible. Every frame is a testament to Edwards' visual genius. He filmed this all on location, without "Green Screens" and then had the effects' studios work within the palette he and his cinematographer created. Mr. Edwards has pioneered a way to make a low-budget blockbuster without sacrificing an ounce of the sci-fi wow factor. This movie (and Godzilla Minus One) is going to re-invent how studios spend their money.
"The Creator" was a roller-coaster of emotions and ideas, wrapped up nicely for my holiday season. Gareth Edwards manages to juggle the complexities of his AI vision while treating our eyes to a cinematic smorgasbord of awe-inspiring scenery and mind-blowing special effects. It doesn't matter if you're into the whole "Can humans and AI be friends?" debate or whether or not the U. S. MIC is bad, etc. "The Creator" is a sci-fi gem that does what "Sci-Fi" is supposed to do.
I loved it - 9/10. (Btw, I couldn't get my kids to watch this for some reason. They heard that it was "too slow" and for the "over forty crowd!?!")
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