After the critical bashing, I went into this with very low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.
The start of the film presents itself as an intelligent AI based thriller, but it devolves into an increasingly silly b-movie as it progresses. It misses several opportunities to tell smarter stories, instead heading in a bombastic direction - with a conclusion that's both action packed and anticlimactic at the same time.
However I enjoyed it throughout. The cast was ridiculously jam packed with talent - even wasting a bunch like Cillian Murphy and Kate Mara with tiny roles. Xander Berkeley from 24 is credited for a literally 5 second role where he just appears and dies. And he's not even the craziest cameo.
Plus, as it's directed by the cinematographer behind Nolan's hits, you know it's going to be nicely put together - and it is. Much of the CGI and practical effects look great, and the scenery is suitably photogenic.
Overall, if you like sci-fi, and you're bored, and it's free on your chosen streaming service, this is worth a shout.
The start of the film presents itself as an intelligent AI based thriller, but it devolves into an increasingly silly b-movie as it progresses. It misses several opportunities to tell smarter stories, instead heading in a bombastic direction - with a conclusion that's both action packed and anticlimactic at the same time.
However I enjoyed it throughout. The cast was ridiculously jam packed with talent - even wasting a bunch like Cillian Murphy and Kate Mara with tiny roles. Xander Berkeley from 24 is credited for a literally 5 second role where he just appears and dies. And he's not even the craziest cameo.
Plus, as it's directed by the cinematographer behind Nolan's hits, you know it's going to be nicely put together - and it is. Much of the CGI and practical effects look great, and the scenery is suitably photogenic.
Overall, if you like sci-fi, and you're bored, and it's free on your chosen streaming service, this is worth a shout.