Critics Rave About Thought-Provoking AI Film 'The Creator' as Potential Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Early reviews praise The Creator as an original, thought-provoking sci-fi film that could become an instant classic.
Director Gareth Edwards delivers spectacle and heart, exploring resonant themes around AI and human bias.
Critics say The Creator has visual flair, an engrossing story and standout lead performance from John David Washington.
Some question if studios cherry-pick critics for early hype by using AI to predict positive reviews.
With AI a hot topic, The Creator could be the zeitgeist-capturing sci-fi blockbuster of 2023 if it lives up to hype.

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