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Posted 10/2/2023, 5:00:22 PM

Visually Stunning but Familiar 'The Creator' Delivers Eye Candy, Not Innovation

Director Gareth Edwards delivers a visually impressive but familiar sci-fi thriller in "The Creator."
Stellar cinematography and a sweeping score immerse viewers in the film's futuristic world.
Plot inconsistencies and predictable tropes keep the story from reaching its full potential.
Madeleine Yuna Voyles gives a standout performance as the AI superweapon in the form of a child.
With stunning visuals but a derivative storyline, "The Creator" brings polish if not originality to the AI paranoia genre.

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8/21/2023

John David Washington Survives AI-Ridden Terrain in New 'The Creator' Poster

### Summary John David Washington stars as an ex-special forces agent tasked with stopping the war against AI in the upcoming sci-fi feature The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards. The film is set in an apocalyptic and futuristic setting overrun by robotic technology. ### Facts - 🎬 John David Washington stars as an ex-special forces agent in the sci-fi feature The Creator. - 📅 The Creator will be released in theaters on September 29. - 🌎 The film is set in a world where a war against AI is raging on. - 💥 The war is being stopped by Joshua, played by John David Washington. - 🌌 The film showcases an apocalyptic and futuristic setting with robotic technology. - 🎥 The Creator is directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Chris Weitz. - 🤝 The film was produced by Arnon Milchan, Kiri Hart, and Jim Spencer. - ⭐ Other cast members include Ken Watanabe, Allison Janney, Sturgill Simpson, and Madeleine Yuna Voyles.

8/21/2023

John David Washington Survives AI-Ridden Terrain in New 'The Creator' Poster

John David Washington stars as an ex-special forces agent in the sci-fi feature The Creator, tasked with stopping the war against AI, in Gareth Edwards' upcoming thriller.

8/30/2023

‘The Creator’ Director Gareth Edwards On Film About War Between Humans & AI That Parallel WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strikes

Director Gareth Edwards discusses the timeliness of his film 'The Creator', which draws parallels to the fight between SAG-AFTRA and WGA members against the studios, and expresses regret for not setting the film in a closer future due to recent events.

9/14/2023

Blank-Staring AI Robot 'Fans' Spotted at Chargers-Dolphins Game to Promote New Sci-Fi Film 'The Creator'

AI robots were placed in the crowd at the season opener between the Chargers and Dolphins to promote the upcoming film "The Creator," which depicts a futuristic war between humans and robots.

9/22/2023

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

Gareth Edwards' The Creator is receiving early praise from select critics, who believe it has the potential to become a standout sci-fi film of the year, comparable to previous greats in the genre, delivering a captivating story, stunning visuals, and meaningful themes.

9/27/2023

New Sci-Fi Blockbuster 'The Creator' Dazzles with Stunning Visuals but Falls Short on Story

Gareth Edwards's new blockbuster, The Creator, is set in a future where artificial intelligence has evolved into a species of humanoid robots engaged in a global war with humans, serving as a broader metaphor for every insurgent foe America has fought since World War II.

9/28/2023

Visually Stunning but Schmaltzy Sci-Fi Thriller 'True Love' Combines 'Terminator' and 'Blade Runner'

In Gareth Edwards' visually striking film "The Creator," a former Special Ops soldier forms an unlikely bond with an advanced AI weapon in the form of a 6-year-old girl, leading him to question his loyalties and fight for coexistence between humans and AI beings.

9/30/2023

'The Creator' Imagines an Escalating American War Machine Unleashed on Human-Like Robots

"The Creator," a new science fiction movie directed by Gareth Edwards, explores the consequences and aftermath of the United States' war on terror, depicting a future where the US invades and occupies a peaceful country to maintain its power and control.

9/30/2023

Cinematographer Details Challenges Filming Tank Battle in 'The Creator' Starring John David Washington

Director Gareth Edwards creates a new sci-fi world in The Creator, with John David Washington as Joshua, a former special forces agent on a critical mission to defeat an enslaving AI system, facing the challenging tank battle sequence set in a remote location in Thailand.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 5:00:22 PM

Visually Stunning but Familiar 'The Creator' Delivers Eye Candy, Not Innovation

Director Gareth Edwards delivers a visually impressive but familiar sci-fi thriller in "The Creator."
Stellar cinematography and a sweeping score immerse viewers in the film's futuristic world.
Plot inconsistencies and predictable tropes keep the story from reaching its full potential.
Madeleine Yuna Voyles gives a standout performance as the AI superweapon in the form of a child.
With stunning visuals but a derivative storyline, "The Creator" brings polish if not originality to the AI paranoia genre.

space.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

John David Washington Survives AI-Ridden Terrain in New 'The Creator' Poster

8/21/2023

John David Washington Survives AI-Ridden Terrain in New 'The Creator' Poster

John David Washington stars as an ex-special forces agent in the sci-fi feature The Creator, tasked with stopping the war against AI, in Gareth Edwards' upcoming thriller.

8/30/2023

‘The Creator’ Director Gareth Edwards On Film About War Between Humans & AI That Parallel WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strikes

9/14/2023

Blank-Staring AI Robot 'Fans' Spotted at Chargers-Dolphins Game to Promote New Sci-Fi Film 'The Creator'

AI robots were placed in the crowd at the season opener between the Chargers and Dolphins to promote the upcoming film "The Creator," which depicts a futuristic war between humans and robots.

9/22/2023

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

9/27/2023

New Sci-Fi Blockbuster 'The Creator' Dazzles with Stunning Visuals but Falls Short on Story

9/28/2023

Visually Stunning but Schmaltzy Sci-Fi Thriller 'True Love' Combines 'Terminator' and 'Blade Runner'

9/30/2023

'The Creator' Imagines an Escalating American War Machine Unleashed on Human-Like Robots

9/30/2023

Cinematographer Details Challenges Filming Tank Battle in 'The Creator' Starring John David Washington