Well, everyone, today, we are going to dive into the world of science fiction. For this film, it is one that is was released back around late September. So now, let’s discuss The Creator!
Plot: In the year 2055, an artificial intelligence (AI) creature detonated a nuclear bomb over Los Angeles, California. Ten years later, Joshua Taylor (John David Washington), a robotic human named Alphie (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), and a team of military personnel embark on a mission to destroy a spacecraft called the USS North American Orbital Mobile Aerospace Defense (aka NOMAD), which is capable to using nuclear weapons to bring about great massive destruction. Will they succeed, or will it be the e end of all humanity, and the beginning of all AI?
Though this science fiction film was certainly decent, The Creator was definitely not one of the best. First of all, the characters aren’t really that memorable. The movie, even after being slightly over two hours long, still feels too fast paced, and you don’t have too much of a chance to get to know all of the characters as you would like. Because of this, the story, despite having some excitement in it, seems to feel sloppy as well. Putting elements like those aside, the movie seems to act really weird with the AI child, Alphie, having these psychic powers that can do damage, or good things, or even both, very weird plot hole, wouldn’t you say? Oh, and there was also the convoluted false message about how one can get to Heaven simply by being a “good person,” or doing “good deeds.” Now, I realize that not everyone is a Christian, and that there are very few Christians that work in the movie industry, especially in Hollywood. Still, is it worth pushing false beliefs on others, especially teenagers that see this film, and may not have fully matured at least emotionally? Just a thought!
But are there any good things in The Creator? Well, at least a few! For starters, there is some good action throughout the course of this film. Also, there are some very good visuals on this film as well! Finally, The ending is most likely also unexpected, and positive as well.
And that’s my review for the science fiction film, The Creator. It’s an alright science fiction film. Still, there are other older ones of the genre that people will probably enjoy more so at the end of the day! My best recommendation for this film is either see it for free if you have the AMC stubs deal, or can watch it for a cheaper price On Demand. Still, if you’re also an adults with kids, or teenage kids, probably don’t plan to show this film to them until they’re older, have a strong faith in Jesus, and things like that. So, there you have it!
Final Grade: D+
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