This is an excellent film. For an American production, they weren't afraid to depict the "evilness" or extremism of the Western world. It's a nod to the sins of the West during the Colonial era, which unfortunately continues to this very day.
No one country, no one regional power, should be given this much might and sway for it will eventually make them dictators and tyrants disguised as democracy, freedom, and human rights. Exactly what is happening in our world today.
The ones who pay are not the 1% or the politicians or the high ranking military officials. It is the 99% who suffer. They justify their actions as "peace" and "for the future of humanity" when in reality, they only created more reasons for hatred and wars.
Sure, this was about AI. Yes, it is fiction. However, we cannot deny the underlying message of the film. Anyone who denies it is lying to themselves or living in their own fantasy.
Again, a superb film. It is rare to see productions from the West with such a profound message behind it. Western productions are often about entertainment these days, and making tons of money. Not this one. It's all about the message.
I'm reading a review of The Creator that goes on about the implications of Tyrell Corp's motto "more human than human" in Blade Runner, scoffs at the White Zombie relation, then never once notes it's a nod to Theodore Sturgeon. It's amazing how some people can be simultaneously famous yet totally unheard of.
Saw The Creator today in Dolby at AMC Theaters. Highly recommend. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10 for me and in my top favorites of the year so far. If you love Rogue One, sci-fi and/or Gareth Edwards work, definitely go see it in the theaters on the big screen.
The Creator (September 29, in theaters)
The next film from Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla 2014, Monsters) promises to be magnificent.
With production design by James Clyne (ILM VFX art director on The Last Jedi), cinematography by Greig Fraser (Rogue One, Dune: Part 1, the Batman), music by Hans Zimmer...