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The Creator Movie Review
The Creator Movie Review
The Creator would be the scariest thing in the universe if appearances could kill. Gareth Edwards’ latest sci-fi thriller is visually stunning and often mesmerizing, if not great, but it’s a must-see on the big screen. The world Edwards brings to the screen is even more amazing than the stunning visual effects. After a few minutes of The Creator, I wanted to see more than this planet could offer in one movie. The plot, which follows a fearless soldier who sneaks into enemy territory in search of and destroys a new superweapon but changes his mind when he learns it’s actually an AI-programmed cyborg child, isn’t very novel, but Edwards’ meticulous attention to detail creates a rich and complex picture.
It’s a dark but utterly unbelievable depiction of the future, less vulgar than Blade Runner, but dealing with some of the same depressing themes. There may still be hope in this world, but it’s greatly diminished, and the darkness is evident on the fringes of society. And yet, the world of the film… The screenplay, co-written by Edwards and Weitz, serves its purpose but lacks nuance, and this is the only thing that keeps the film from becoming an instant sci-fi classic (we all know that if we’re going to write this off now, we should probably wait a few more years before making any statements). The dialogue is a bit on the nose, the lead character, though well-performed by John David Washington (Tenet, another polarizing sci-fi thriller), is predictable, and the film’s climax feels rudimentary compared to its potential.
In fact, the part of The Creator that makes me swoon the most is the climax, where (spoiler alert!) Madeline Una Voyles’ outstanding performance as young Alfie and Washington’s Joshua tries to play out effectively… The climax is good, it’s great. It’s entertaining, even inspiring, but it feels like Edwards chose the path of least resistance rather than trying to develop something as imaginative and powerful as the world he imagined. This disparity holds back the creator, but it’s not insurmountable. The movie may not be perfect, but there’s so much that’s great about it that it would be a mistake not to see it in theaters. It’s a visual and creative masterpiece, and if it’s true that it only cost $80 million to make, this movie should be the benchmark for all subsequent CGI movies.
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