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Great. Just great.

posted 10 years ago by marfrie56
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Look - not every single movie that comes along has to be revolutionary. It's damned difficult to create something that not only borrows nothing from its predecessors, but has value - in the way that a piece of music will usually follow some norms and rules, and this will be heard in a context of understanding what the composer was driving at. Books? Same thing. In Automata, we have a fantastically good yarn, and terrifically produced effects and atmosphere. It is a beautiful movie - with many small touches that enhance the overall effect.
(My personal favorite is Jaque's dance with Cleo).
Yes, there are a few plot holes, some clichés, and some well worn paths are trod. So what? The plot holes should have been plugged, but oh well, I can still appreciate what has been done here.
Actually loved the movie - 8 stars from me.

[–] Slavic 10 years ago

I totally agree with you there. As long as the movie entertain, then it had done its job, and regardless whether it's been something similar before. It's really hard to make something really original anymore, because there were so many similar movies already been done before. I am surprised how much I loved this movie though. It's really well made. I loved the acting, it had an interesting story with the message. I cared for robots, it had a very good score. I think it had just enough of substance not to go overboard with sp.effects or action scenes. It just had a great balance. I can't just stop praising it. Good, good movie.

[–] tcob44 10 years ago

I completely agree with both of you. This sci-fi film has it all: excellent story, great cast, and fantastic visuals. Can't wait to see it again so I can comment more in-depth next time.

[–] jnatch 10 years ago

Agreed, I have no problem using the word great on this one, this stands out, cant believe its a 6.1 here, easily a 9.

[–] driver84 10 years ago

Sure similarities to Blade Runner can be drawn, but I agree with you. Overall this is a fantastic film. I gave it 8 out of 10.

They accomplished a lot with their near 7 million budget. I appreciated the use of practical effects over CG, the robots look great.

[–] katentek 10 years ago

6.1 is ridiculously low. Good sci-fi like this is all to rare. Excellent, thought provoking and entertaining.

As far as inspiration goes nothing creative comes out of a cultural vacuum. Everything comes on the back of what has come before. That doesn't make plagiarism okay but it does mean being inspired by the world around us, including any art form, is not only valid but has been vital in the evolution of humanity and its culture.

People who constantly accuse others of ripping things off have clearly never actually created anything themselves.

[–] distant-skies 10 years ago

This movie was too cerebral for people that were expecting another Matrix.

Why can't you be a non-conformist like everyone else?