(2014) (Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall) (PG-13)
- QUICK TAKE:
- Sci-Fi: After being mortally wounded by anti-technology extremists, an expert in artificial intelligence has his mind uploaded onto a computer network where he grows progressively more powerful.
- PLOT:
- In the world of artificial intelligence, Will Caster (JOHNNY DEPP) is at the forefront of such research. Along with his wife, Evelyn (REBECCA HALL), and fellow researcher, Max Waters (PAUL BETTANY), he's been making great strides in the field, especially in his belief that a person's consciousness can actually be transferred into a computer.
Such work has its critics, however, including the anti-tech extremist group known as RIFT (Revolutionary Independence from Technology). Lead by Bree (KATE MARA), they want to stop the likes of Will as well as Joseph Tagger (MORGAN FREEMAN) who works in the cyber defense industry. When RIFT strikes, most of Joseph's team is wiped out, while Will ends up mortally wounded by a radiation-laced bullet. Such actions bring about the attention of the FBI and lead agent Donald Buchanan (CILLIAN MURPHY), but with his time in his physical body running out, Will agrees to attempt to transfer his consciousness into a computer system.
Once on the Internet, his intelligence and access to any and all resources grows, all while providing cover for Evelyn who's still a target for Bree and her followers. Eventually settling into a remote and nearly deserted desert town, Will (in his computerized form) and Evelyn set out to use technology to make the world a better place, including helping the likes of local contractor Martin (CLIFTON COLLINS JR.) become something far greater than his former self.
Yet, as Will's power increases, both Joseph and a military unit lead by Col. Stevens (COLE HAUSER), as well as Bree and her followers (who've abducted Max) attempt to stop the cyber man before it's too late for them to do anything.
- WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT?
- Those who are fans of heady, sci-fi tales and/or anyone in the cast might be interested.
- WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG-13
- For sci-fi action and violence, some bloody images, brief strong language and sensuality.
|
By entering this site you acknowledge to having read and agreed to the above conditions.
All Rights Reserved,
©1996-2022 Screen It, Inc.