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The Creator

The Creator

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2023

Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.

Movie details

The Creator

“This is a fight for our very existence.”

2023 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 2h 14m

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7.0 / 10

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Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Creator?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gareth Edwards

Written by

Chris Weitz · Gareth Edwards

John David Washington

John David Washington

Joshua

Madeleine Yuna Voyles

Madeleine Yuna Voyles

Alphie

Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan

Maya

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Colonel Howell

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Harun

Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson

Drew

Amar Chadha-Patel

Amar Chadha-Patel

Omni / SEK-ON / Sergeant Bui

Court is in session

Put The Creator on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.