The Creator
2023
****
Director: Gareth Edwards
Cast: John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Allison Janney, Amar Chadha-Patel, Marc Menchaca, Robbie Tann
After a nuclear bomb was detonated over Los Angeles, mankind declared a war on artificial intelligence. Five years later, a former soldier is sent to New Asia to track down the mysterious creator of AI, who has allegedly developed a weapon that could end the war. Following the disappointing Godzilla and Rogue One, Gareth Edwards returns to original material, so to speak. The screenplay by Edwards and Chris Weitz draws elements from various past works, like A.I. – Artificial Intelligence, Blade Runner, and Looper. Although the film is enthralling and visually stunning, the story doesn't quite make the required emotional impact.
