Artificial Intelligence is a timely topic these days, which means you’re going to be getting a lot of films tackling it. Here’s one that’s being released in just a few months from now.
“The Creator” stars John David Washington as the last hope for mankind after A.I. detonates a nuclear warhead on Los Angeles. A new trailer has just been released.
The film is directed by Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “Godzilla”), who co-wrote the script with Chris Weitz. The cast includes Washington, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney, Ken Watanabe, and Sturgill Simpson.
A test-screening occurred back in May, with Edwards in attendance. An audience member dug it, saying that it was 135 minutes and had some “Ad Astra vibes to it”. “The Creator” is said to have a “huge scope with globe-trotting energy and a strong emotional core.” The film is surprisingly sparse on action even though it’s basically a chase film, but has two massive battle sequences.
The official synopsis hints at a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Washington plays ex-special forces. He’s recruited to hunt down and kill The Creator, an architect of advanced A.I. who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end mankind. The mission takes place in AI-occupied territory.
Edwards directed what was, probably, the best Star Wars movie since Disney took over the rights to the franchise. His 2014 tackling of “Godzilla” wasn’t bad either.
“The Creator” premieres September 29 in theaters from 20th Century Studios.
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