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Automata

Original title: Autómata
  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
58K
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Automata (2014)
Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.
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  • Director
    • Gabe Ibáñez
  • Writers
    • Gabe Ibáñez
    • Igor Legarreta
    • Javier Sánchez Donate
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
    • Dylan McDermott
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gabe Ibáñez
    • Writers
      • Gabe Ibáñez
      • Igor Legarreta
      • Javier Sánchez Donate
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
      • Dylan McDermott
    • 194User reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Jacq Vaucan
    Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
    Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
    • Rachel Vaucan
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Sean Wallace
    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Duprè
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Robert Bold
    Tim McInnerny
    Tim McInnerny
    • Vernon Conway
    David Ryall
    David Ryall
    • Dominic Hawk
    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    • Blue Robot
    • (voice)
    Boris Kabakchiev
    Boris Kabakchiev
    • Boy #3
    Lyubomir Neikov
    • Poot
    Krasimir Kutsurapov
    • Palance
    Anton Lamrev
    • Unknown Boy
    Geraldine Somerville
    Geraldine Somerville
    • Samantha
    Harry Anichkin
    • Clift
    Stanislav Pishtalov
    • Lance
    Daniela Dancheva
    • Guide
    Danny Kirrane
    Danny Kirrane
    • Muniesa the Technician
    Christina Tam
    Christina Tam
    • Morgue Technician
    • Director
      • Gabe Ibáñez
    • Writers
      • Gabe Ibáñez
      • Igor Legarreta
      • Javier Sánchez Donate
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      At the end of the credits there is a rendition of Daisy Bell, a nod to the first song ever performed with speech synthesis on a computer.
    • Goofs
      The setting is 2044AD. Jacq submits a report after visiting Doctor Dupre and the possible suppression of the 2nd protocol and receives a response from Vernon Conway with the time stamp "Transmitted Time: 04=23AM 06/06/25"
    • Quotes

      Jacq Vaucan: Who altered your protocols?

      Blue Robot: Nobody altered my protocols.

      Jacq Vaucan: What about them?

      Blue Robot: I enhanced them.

      Jacq Vaucan: Are you the boss?

      Blue Robot: Boss is a human thought structure.

    • Crazy credits
      Under 'special thanks' in the credits, "power-horse" energy drink is listed
    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrated: Antonio Banderas (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Bargain Basement
      Written by Cyril Watters

      Published by Cavendish Music Co., Ltd. (PRS)

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews194

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    5/10
    Beautiful attention to the atmosphere, sadly not the story
    Careful marketing goes into the release of a movie, and the descriptions given of the story carry an obvious air of Blade Runner, creating an interest in people like myself. Credit should be given where it is due, and the visual effects and production design in this film are excellent. There is even a persistent plausibility to the world as it is presented, until, that is, it falls to pieces.

    For example; the world as it appears, is burning up, its oceans evaporating and people retreating into shelters of man-made walls and weather. Strangely, there is an abundance of paper as businesses are portrayed as operating close to the standards of the mid nineteen- nineties, complete with communicators similar to the original blackberry.

    The plot becomes caught between telling the story of the protagonist, and telling the story behind what he has discovered. In this case, despite the believable acting of Antonio Banderas, characters and dialogue often fight to tell differing stories. Whole scenes are concocted to further the plot, while sacrificing any sense of plausibility. People take completely nonsensical actions, in order to stage a circumstance that ultimately loses any credibility as a result. The end picture is that the viewer can see the twists coming far before they are revealed, stripping them of any significant impact. Other characters are so demonstratively shallow that the viewer is likely to cringe whenever they are on film. Other characters will leave you mourning the fact they didn't get more screen time.

    Final Verdict: A somewhat passable story, beautifully illustrated, but poorly assembled makes this a less than memorable experience.
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    • Mar 23, 2015

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2014 (Bulgaria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Bulgaria
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Số Hóa
    • Filming locations
      • New Boyana Film Studios, Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Green Moon
      • Nu Boyana Viburno
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,237,990
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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