Cade Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 The Creator (2023) In the near future, AI has become widespread and self aware. Humans can be "reborn" and have their minds uploaded into Simulant robots. Other, purely mechanical, robots also inhabit the planet. After an AI coding error causes a nuclear bomb to be detonated over Los Angeles, the USA declares a global war of extermination against all AIs, whether simulants or robots, using a giant orbital weapons platform to nuke huge swathes of the planet. The far east has fully accepted and integrated AI peoples into society and the final act of the war is set to play out here with both sides battling for control of a young simulant girl with strange powers. A visually stunning film with some nice world building touches, The Creator is let down by a janky script and pretty shoddy editing. The pacing is all over the place and the central message is confused. It feels very much like a 6-part TV show that's been re-edited into a 130 minute film. This story and this world would have benefitted from the longer format that TV offers. Whilst it's refreshing to see an actual new, original piece of sci-fi that's not part of an established franchise, the script and editing let it down badly. 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 11 hours ago, Cade said: The Creator (2023) In the near future, AI has become widespread and self aware. Humans can be "reborn" and have their minds uploaded into Simulant robots. Other, purely mechanical, robots also inhabit the planet. After an AI coding error causes a nuclear bomb to be detonated over Los Angeles, the USA declares a global war of extermination against all AIs, whether simulants or robots, using a giant orbital weapons platform to nuke huge swathes of the planet. The far east has fully accepted and integrated AI peoples into society and the final act of the war is set to play out here with both sides battling for control of a young simulant girl with strange powers. A visually stunning film with some nice world building touches, The Creator is let down by a janky script and pretty shoddy editing. The pacing is all over the place and the central message is confused. It feels very much like a 6-part TV show that's been re-edited into a 130 minute film. This story and this world would have benefitted from the longer format that TV offers. Whilst it's refreshing to see an actual new, original piece of sci-fi that's not part of an established franchise, the script and editing let it down badly. 6/10 Pity, was looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Oppenheimer. Some terrific acting without a doubt but, having looked forward to it, I found it a bit of a drag. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 On 16/11/2023 at 21:26, Cade said: The Creator (2023) In the near future, AI has become widespread and self aware. Humans can be "reborn" and have their minds uploaded into Simulant robots. Other, purely mechanical, robots also inhabit the planet. After an AI coding error causes a nuclear bomb to be detonated over Los Angeles, the USA declares a global war of extermination against all AIs, whether simulants or robots, using a giant orbital weapons platform to nuke huge swathes of the planet. The far east has fully accepted and integrated AI peoples into society and the final act of the war is set to play out here with both sides battling for control of a young simulant girl with strange powers. A visually stunning film with some nice world building touches, The Creator is let down by a janky script and pretty shoddy editing. The pacing is all over the place and the central message is confused. It feels very much like a 6-part TV show that's been re-edited into a 130 minute film. This story and this world would have benefitted from the longer format that TV offers. Whilst it's refreshing to see an actual new, original piece of sci-fi that's not part of an established franchise, the script and editing let it down badly. 6/10 7/10 from me. Loved the visuals and general vibe. Some silly bits and plot holes stop it being great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 6 hours ago, Disser Pointon said: Oppenheimer. Some terrific acting without a doubt but, having looked forward to it, I found it a bit of a drag. 7/10 Yeah 7 from me too. At least 30 mins longer than it needed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Watched the latest Avatar on 4K disc. looks and sounds amazing. The Atmos mix is brilliant and the film is great but 30 minutes too long. Great 2nd half though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americana Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 14 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Watched the latest Avatar on 4K disc. looks and sounds amazing. The Atmos mix is brilliant and the film is great but 30 minutes too long. Great 2nd half though. 3/10 film if ever there was one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 The Killer It's a film that puts Michael Fassbender's career back on track. Very cool film 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Reptile A meh film 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 The Suicide Squad Rubbish 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 The Man From Toronto Truelly rubbish 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 The Ballerina Cool Korean film on Netflix 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Nyad Terrific. It's on Netflix 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 News Of The World Really like this film 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Dragged Across Concrete Didn't think much of it 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Finally got round to watching OPPENHEIMER last night. Fantastic acting. Fantastic score which added plenty of suspense however the film itself was just... boring! Not sure what I was expecting but I thought there might be more. The Trinity Test scene was incredible as were a few others, it was all just way too drawn out to be exciting. I'd give it a 7/10 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Narvik Decent second world war film on Netflix 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Worth Reminded me of Spotlight 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Hillbilly Elegy Like it 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Extraction 2 On Netflix. Tense and intriguing 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 (edited) I Came By What a rubbish and uninteresting film 5/10 Edited November 23 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Wham On Netflix. Upbeat music documentary 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Skyscaper Dreadful 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: Skyscaper Dreadful 5/10 I will give it a 7 actually. A masterpiece it isn't but it's an entertaining film with decent acting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 The Lost Daughter A pleasant film 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: The Lost Daughter A pleasant film 7/10 Actually it gets a 5. It is a slow film carried by Olivia Coleman it's not as good as it think it is. A disappointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 (edited) Blood and Gold German film. Again it will never win awards but it's an easy to follow film 6/10 Edited November 23 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 minute ago, rudi must stay said: Blood and Gold German film. Again it will never win awards but it's an easy to follow film 6/10 A fairly bonkers piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 hour ago, Tazio said: A fairly bonkers piece of work. Your absolutely right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 hour ago, Tazio said: A fairly bonkers piece of work. It reminds me of Beast in its violence. Each character gets more and more cropped as the film goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Oppenheimer. A stellar cast, a tight script, excellent performances throughout, incredible sound design, this film fully deserves to win every award going. Proper cinema. Easy 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 14 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Skyscaper Dreadful 5/10 13 hours ago, rudi must stay said: I will give it a 7 actually. A masterpiece it isn't but it's an entertaining film with decent acting 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 The Highwaymen Dull film 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Pressure Point Gets a good score from me. Michael Shannon is one of my favourite actors 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 King Of Thieves Decent 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 The Land Of Steady Habits A pleasant watch 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Oppenheimer (4K disc) just wow. Superb film , outstanding and looked and sounded fantastic on disc. Rooms still shaking. 10/10 all day long, and will likely deservedly win all sorts of awards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 Gold Brick Meh 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 Bank Of Dave Good 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 Ava Nothing new 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 Army Of Thieves Entertaining 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 White Noise Dull 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 The Boy Who Harnassed The Wind A slow and well made film 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 Operation Finale It has a comedy vibe I dont like 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 Georgetown Boring 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 The Mother Decent 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 The stoning of Soraya M on Amazon/Freevee Sod being a woman in an Islamic country, grim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 Those Who Wish Me Dead A great cast star in this thread thriller 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 The Last Thing He Wanted I quite liked this film. It's an easy watch and Anne Hathaway is excellent 6.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 Sweet Girl Forgettable 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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