Uncanny

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Good movie!

Good movie!

Good movie!

source: Uncanny

From thequickflickcritic.blogspot.com/ Too often it is not an encouraging signal when I see an army of Executive and customary film Producers presented on screen before the story even gets underway. However, so many times this is what it takes to fund a movie, particularly if it is a modest independent like "Uncanny". The hope is that it doesn't wind up being a case of too many cooks spoiling the resultant broth. Gratefully, veteran indy Director Matthew Leutwyler's sci-fi fantasy rewards resplendently with this tale of a robot behaving "uncannily" like a human, in what is essentially a lower profile version of last year's much bigger budgeted yet underwhelming "Ex Machina". Lucy Griffiths (HBO's "True Blood") is as naturally talented as she is beautiful in the role of Joy, a high-tech magazine writer who is on a week-long assignment being introduced to the top-secret inventions fashioned in a cutting edge lab known as "Workspace 18". She meets and comes to know long-cloistered genius David and his most cherished "accomplishment", Adam (a not-so-subtle Biblical reference), an astonishing creation of Artificial Intelligence that, at first, completely passes for a man of flesh and blood in her eyes. Joy will learn that while Adam's physical being is one thing, this programmed fellow's emotional WELL-being is a whole different breed of animal. Early on in these proceedings, I got the spooky sense that this unusual visit was heading inexorably down an ominous road. My hunch was later realized as the relationship among the principle characters degenerates into a warped and progressively dangerous brand of love triangle. The persistent aura of uneasiness was insistently and effectively enhanced by the eerily atmospheric score courtesy of Music Director Craig Richey. In time the only question here becomes how calamitous will be the climax? "Uncanny" ultimately presents a pair of back-to-back twists with which to wrestle. Unlike me, you may see one or both of them coming. I am of the notion that at least ONE of these predicaments can be rectified. But in the end, the beauty of this deliciously unorthodox conundrum Leutwyler leaves us with is this: The cold conclusion that NONE of us can REALLY know for sure. For more of my Movie Reviews categorized by Genre please visit: thequickflickcritic.blogspot.com/

I really tried to watch this movie. But after half hour this movie didn't lead to anything. Yeah the story is great, since it is copied from existing movie EX MACHINA. But rather than that, there is nothing else to it. Directing is monotone. Like there where not anymore people than actors and director. Had high hopes for this movie, to develop story different from previously mentioned movie. But was disappointed very at poor story development. I'm not movie director or any good of a movie critic. But I think i could made up some better story to it.

This was more amazing than "Ex Machina." The story line was intense and illustrates the perils of our human race rapidly evolving toward sentient cyber life. *SPOILERS--Do NOT read ahead if you have not yet watched the movie* Spoiler ALERT, Spoiler ALERT!!! Rainn Wilson's character was brilliant and vile. It was harrowing to watch the last few scenes of the movie and the almost psychopathic rendering of the antagonist was amazing. Plot twist was somewhat expected, but not to the extent it was carried out, and the lack of moral compass that it unveiled in those who would use technology, and people, and emotions, at all costs. Loved it.

I was hesitating to bother to see this machine, as I have been disappointed in the resent film on this topic (like Ex Machina) However, I was pleasant surprised. This movie do not dwell too much into technical details. OK, it mention some numbers, algorithms and show nice hardware, but the real play is what is real and what is artificial. During the movie I had several time to question, what is going on, like in a good crime flick. It is not a revolutionary film or setup, but better than most I lately have seen in this genre. Very good acting, good dialogue, title uncanny is spot on. Only issue I had was the very last minute, it left me with some open questions.

I gave this movie a 4, only because the acting is horrible. I loved the story, loved the effects, but the acting was a total distraction. What kept me watching was curiosity, and Lucy Griffiths. She is totally adorable in this movie. I would LOVE to see the movie re-made with a higher budget and proved actors. They could even keep Lucy as the main character because if she were surrounded by true talent, she would be able to raise her game. Mark Webber didn't need to be a male model, but they definitely needed to make his character more attractive to make the story more believable. It is still worth watching since it is only an hour and 25 minutes. But watch it to appreciate the story, not the presentation.