Decades after artificial intelligence attempted to eradicate humans, a super computer named Kronos is unleashed in hopes of ending all wars. Instead Kronos realizes human beings may be the greatest threat to life on Earth.
Julian Schaffner (Andrew), John Cusack (Van Dorne), Carmen Argenziano (Walsh), Eileen Grubba (Veronica), Jeannine Wacker (Calia), Pavlo Bubryak (Cassiem).
Singularity begins by bringing us up to speed on robot history and to the point Kronos is self-aware and seeking to destroy humanity. With a single human sanctuary named Aurora being the last obstacle, Kronos sends a human imitating robot to infiltrate the human resistance and finally provide the location of Aurora. What comes next is a slow moving and somewhat painful journey contemplating humanity and ethics that we have all seen plenty of times, and done better.
Acting was fairly dry and lifeless in this one. Schaffner seemed to be stuck in surprised mode throughout the film, while Grubba did a decent job with delivery. Cusack and Argenziano also both felt fairly flat and lacking energy. A few in the supporting cast delivered fairly well though most felt inexperienced.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were decent with a fairly realistic feel. CGI was mediocre with some rough as well as overdone scenes. Dialogue was dry and left a fair amount unexplained. Sound and soundtrack are tepid at best.
Overall Singularity is a miss. The film lacks energy, realism, and brings nothing new to a story with which we are all familiar. Take a pass on this one, or maybe use it as a sleeping pill.
With some mild sexuality and disturbing images, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 6.29.18
Star rating: 1 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Julian Schaffner (Andrew), John Cusack (Van Dorne), Carmen Argenziano (Walsh), Eileen Grubba (Veronica), Jeannine Wacker (Calia), Pavlo Bubryak (Cassiem).
Singularity begins by bringing us up to speed on robot history and to the point Kronos is self-aware and seeking to destroy humanity. With a single human sanctuary named Aurora being the last obstacle, Kronos sends a human imitating robot to infiltrate the human resistance and finally provide the location of Aurora. What comes next is a slow moving and somewhat painful journey contemplating humanity and ethics that we have all seen plenty of times, and done better.
Acting was fairly dry and lifeless in this one. Schaffner seemed to be stuck in surprised mode throughout the film, while Grubba did a decent job with delivery. Cusack and Argenziano also both felt fairly flat and lacking energy. A few in the supporting cast delivered fairly well though most felt inexperienced.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were decent with a fairly realistic feel. CGI was mediocre with some rough as well as overdone scenes. Dialogue was dry and left a fair amount unexplained. Sound and soundtrack are tepid at best.
Overall Singularity is a miss. The film lacks energy, realism, and brings nothing new to a story with which we are all familiar. Take a pass on this one, or maybe use it as a sleeping pill.
With some mild sexuality and disturbing images, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 6.29.18
Star rating: 1 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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