Uncanny

2015 "Deception by design"
6.2| 1h31m| en
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For ten years, inventor David Kressen has lived in seclusion with his inventions, including Adam, a robot with incredible lifelike human qualities. When reporter Joy Andrews is given access to their unconventional facility, she is alternately repelled and attracted to the scientist and his creation. But as Adam exhibits emergent behavior of anger and jealousy towards her, she finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of deception where no one’s motives are easily decipherable.

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Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
MonsterPerfect Good idea lost in the noise
Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
MrFilmic Although well traversed, especially more so since the turn of the century, artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity remains one of the main Sci-Fi tropes. Android certainly fits into this category, well written and well acted for the most part it does however ultimately let itself down at the final hurdle, with an ending that seems more fitting of a lesser film With shadows of Ex Machina and the excellent Westworld TV series, Android tackles the concepts of human vs created awareness, with some expected and unexpected consequences. With only 4 characters on screen the script is effective and the performances are engaging Certainly worth watching and without giving anything away, expect to be stimulated cerebrally rather than adrenergically!
bedencic 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.
Karmen11 Make sure you watch with attention, and to the very end, and oh, do you make it a habit of watching through the credits? This film will leave you speechless! If you love SF and want to see something new, something not done quite like this before, you're at the right place! The actors did an amazing job as well, very very convincing. ;) For example, I didn't like the way one of the characters treated the AI. So what if he was a robot, wouldn't he have benefited more if she didn't treat him like one? Like with children with disabilities, I always treat them as I treat the children without. As much as possible. They benefit from this approach way more and it just feels better! So I would treat an AI like this one as a human too. I liked him more than the inventor from the start. I was fascinated imagining he was real (like in real life lol). He was handsomer too. :D If you watch attentively, you will notice some hints that will lave you wondering. But I have to admit, I totally fell a victim to the illusion. Until that one revealing scene at the end, I just couldn't believe it! :D And then that final, very last scene, like how!!?? That is just not possible lol. But it is. B-) What a brilliant movie! If you search the film later you might find some possible explanations on things you missed noticing. Or visit the film's social media page. I read an interview where the director says its more a movie for the tech-savvy, but Im not and didn't feel like it was. But it felt real and the fact that those are facts (lol) made it even more real I guess. This film is a true refreshment in the world of SF and it's a 10/10 from me!!! And th eEx-Machina everyone keeps blabbing about? Pffft, this movie is far better!
s3276169 Uncanny is one of those very rare movies that quickly and effectively engages the viewer. This is a slow burn sci fi, there is not an abundance of special effects or action. What you get instead is a mostly well written, very clever story with a message about deception and surveillance. Technology may be amazing but, in the wrong hands, it is not necessarily our friend. The acting is of a very high standard. Its hard to fault the cast in any way. That said, the story which is almost excellent lets the film down somewhat in the last five to ten minutes. Its conclusion is a little clumsy, whilst the rest of the film is carried with an airy, almost effortless, deftness. A more subtle conclusion, would still have carried the films message and I suspect, left a more indelible impression on the viewer. So is Uncanny worth your time? Yes it is. It may be a little flawed but this is still a very good film with a very relevant message. Eight out of ten from me.