Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 13 wins & 41 nominations total
The Surprising Film That Inspired 'The Creator'
The Surprising Film That Inspired 'The Creator'
IMDb sits down with The Creator writer and director Gareth Edwards to discuss the films inspired the visual look of his sci-fi drama.
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- TriviaGareth Edwards tried to make this film as traditionally as possible. In preparation for filming, he visited a virtual reality studio and was confused by seeing a poster explaining the process of filmmaking on the wall. Upon inquiring why such an obvious poster was on the wall, Edwards was shocked to find out that it was over 100 years old. Edwards then decided to take a different approach and talked the studio into letting him film without green screen, and filming on-location, using smaller cameras, using guerrilla-filming techniques, employing Industrial Light and Magic and then adding in the sci-fi elements later.
- GoofsIn the forty year future while attempting to sneak up on the AI positions, the US soldiers attempt stealth while wearing bright lights and using flashlights to get around when night vision technology has been around since the 1960s.
- Crazy creditsMost of the crew is credited with their nickname in the middle of their name, in honor of Alphie and the "simulants".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Latino Slant: Rebel Moon LIVE Trailer Reaction! (2023)
- SoundtracksFly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
Written by Bart Howard
Performed by Astrud Gilberto
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd.
Featured review
Beautiful visual and sound, great acting, but feel like written by a 10yo
First of all, lets get to the good....
The visual effects are truly world class. Likewise, both the musical score and Dolby Digital sound effects were top notch! Hans Zimmer and the effects teams did a fantastic job.
The acting was also fantastic throughout for relatively known actors. Particularly the lead child actor/actress!
Now let's get to the bad.... As a Sci-Fi lover and aficionado, I can't tell you how annoyed I became as the storyline progressed. It's like it was written by a 10 year old. A 10 year old that wanted to cram every conceivable twist and turn into one movie, which became increasingly unbearable. Completely devoid of reality. It felt like the screen writer had never really watched, or been truly into Sci-Fi. Do they not understand films like this are the bread and butter to nerds around the world (like myself)?
The plot had more holes than all the cheese in Switzerland! Completely unbelievable from start to finish. Devoid of any actually research or basis in medium term science, which for a film set just 32 years in the future is crazy!
Having not read the book, it's hard to say if this is the directors, screen writers or authors fault (maybe all 3?). Long story short, they completely dropped the ball.
Both hero's and the villain's make it through countless and increasingly unrealistic ordeals, which simply take the edge off the great stuff in the film I mentioned above.
If it wasn't for the great visuals, sounds and acting, this would be a 4/10. However, given those part were great, I've given a 6/10.
It is such a shame. It could have been so much better if they hadn't tried so hard and simplified the plot. I hope future Sci-Fi screen writers take note!!!
The visual effects are truly world class. Likewise, both the musical score and Dolby Digital sound effects were top notch! Hans Zimmer and the effects teams did a fantastic job.
The acting was also fantastic throughout for relatively known actors. Particularly the lead child actor/actress!
Now let's get to the bad.... As a Sci-Fi lover and aficionado, I can't tell you how annoyed I became as the storyline progressed. It's like it was written by a 10 year old. A 10 year old that wanted to cram every conceivable twist and turn into one movie, which became increasingly unbearable. Completely devoid of reality. It felt like the screen writer had never really watched, or been truly into Sci-Fi. Do they not understand films like this are the bread and butter to nerds around the world (like myself)?
The plot had more holes than all the cheese in Switzerland! Completely unbelievable from start to finish. Devoid of any actually research or basis in medium term science, which for a film set just 32 years in the future is crazy!
Having not read the book, it's hard to say if this is the directors, screen writers or authors fault (maybe all 3?). Long story short, they completely dropped the ball.
Both hero's and the villain's make it through countless and increasingly unrealistic ordeals, which simply take the edge off the great stuff in the film I mentioned above.
If it wasn't for the great visuals, sounds and acting, this would be a 4/10. However, given those part were great, I've given a 6/10.
It is such a shame. It could have been so much better if they hadn't tried so hard and simplified the plot. I hope future Sci-Fi screen writers take note!!!
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- jamieturnough
- Nov 23, 2023
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Box office
- Budget
- $80,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $40,774,679
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,079,512
- Oct 1, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $104,272,136
- Runtime2 hours 13 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.76 : 1
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