The Creator
"This is a fight for our very existence."
Set in a near future where humanity fights a relentless war against intelligent machines, the conflict tests every moral boundary. A battle-hardened former special forces operative carries the heaviness of his wife's disappearance as he accepts a new assignment. His mission is to track down and... Read more
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About The Creator
Set in a near future where humanity fights a relentless war against intelligent machines, the conflict tests every moral boundary. A battle-hardened former special forces operative carries the heaviness of his wife's disappearance as he accepts a new assignment. His mission is to track down and eliminate the elusive Creator, the architect behind a sophisticated AI that has produced a weapon with the power to end the war and redefine what it means to be human. The chase takes him across war-torn landscapes and high tech battlegrounds, introducing him to allies and rivals who blur the lines between friend and foe. He must decide what loyalty truly means when lives hang in the balance.
Directed by Gareth Edwards with Chris Weitz among the creators, The Creator, released in 2023, features John David Washington as Joshua, Madeleine Yuna Voyles as Alphie, Gemma Chan as Maya, Allison Janney as Colonel Howell, and Ken Watanabe as Harun.
Reception skewers toward a tense brisk pace and striking visuals that explore themes of creation and control, loyalty and loss. The film holds a 7.0 out of 10 on 3619 user votes, suggesting a generally favorable response to its practical and cinematic ambitions.
Its kinetic visuals and AI centered premise contribute to ongoing conversations about technology and power in cinema, highlighting human choices in times of crisis. The film invites viewers to consider what it means to be human when machines hold decisive influence.
What Viewers Are Saying
Viewers widely praise The Creator (2023) for its visually stunning cinematography and impressive visual effects, particularly highlighting the detailed depiction of AI robots and futuristic settings. The ensemble cast, with special recognition for Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Ken Watanabe, receives positive notes for strong and emotive performances. However, many audiences find the story somewhat derivative and lacking in thematic depth or originality, with pacing issues that cause the latter half to feel bogged down. While the film delivers a powerful emotional and political message about love, war, and technology, some critics feel it struggles with tonal balance and impactful dialogue.
Details
- Release Date
- September 27, 2023
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 3,639 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- New Regency Pictures +3 more
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Box Office
- $104,272,136
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
John David Washington
Joshua
Madeleine Yuna Voyles
Alphie
Gemma Chan
Maya
Allison Janney
Colonel Howell
Ken Watanabe
Harun
Sturgill Simpson
Drew
Amar Chadha-Patel
Omni / SEK-ON / Sergeant Bui
Marc Menchaca
McBride
Robbie Tann
Shipley
Ralph Ineson
General Andrews
Written by: Chris Weitz, Gareth Edwards